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17
Cumberland Blues
Oct. 12, 1983
Madison Square Garden

Shocked this version isn't posted Garcia doesn't want to quit and the vocal harmonies are as good as it gets.
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

It's possible there are 73-74 versions that don't belong on the list but this is defenitly not one of them.
3
Loser
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Garcia really feeling it and one of the few where he mentions the original "Susie"
5
Wharf Rat
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

Very nice with emotive Jerry and Donna not overdoing it sounding almost angelic
16
Ramble On Rose
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Wolfman Jack himself introed this pretty good version at a decidly under rated show,gotta be some props for that .
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Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Great version from one of the hottest shows the boys ever played.When Bobby introduces the opening number by saying it is a fox trot and ladies choice only for the band to launch into Dark Star you know you are in for a hell of a ride!
Good Lovin'
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Don't know if this is the "best" version ever but the La Bamba in the sandwhich does make it special.
High Time
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

The top three versions of this song should all hail from May 77,I'm good with this one.
Cassidy
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

I apparently got cut off and was pointing out that there are 3 other verisions from the same week listed above.
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
May 8, 1979
Recreation Hall - Penn State University

Your politness is admirable JackaRowJimmy ,love the tag also!
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