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donnyraindog

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Row Jimmy
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

I've always thought 76 the peak year for this tune and am suprised this one hasn't been offered up yet.
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Cosmic Charlie
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Wonderful version very pretty after a strange stronger than dirt jam,suprised it isn't here.
8
Pretty Peggy O
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

Seems every 5/77 version but this one is up here,really sweet guitar and Garcia sings it with the soul he always brought to the tune.
4
Dire Wolf
Dec. 31, 1969
???

Charming verision with Jerry asking the audience to sing along than laughing .

Comments

Playin' In The Band
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Thought this nice jazzy 73 piece would be ranked closer to the top.
St. Stephen
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Not one of the Barton Hall snob type haters but this wasn't even a good version for a year that wasn't close to the best for the song.
Little Sadie
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Both versions you posted will do.I don't do those best years or best run arguments much, 66-78 all has too much that is transcendant, but if I want to feel happy I go right to any late 69 or 70 accoustic set.Oh and there is great stuff after 78 it just isn't as frequent IMO.
I Know You Rider
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

All the 70s accoustic stuff is wonderful the Riders in particular.
He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Wonderful version from a long ,strange, wonderful day,the outro is simply beautiful.
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