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Wharf Rat
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

How the hell is this version not up yet? From a Truckin' that saw Jerry doing a Pete Townsend type windmill followed by a kick ass Around and Around
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Mama Tried
Aug. 16, 1969
Yasgur's Farm

Yeah i know the Band and legend thiought they sucked at Woodstock but considering the conditions the preformance is quite herioc
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Sugaree
May 5, 1979
Civic Center

Nice 15 plus minute version that rocks but stays focused ,pretty good overall show for the era.
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Uncle John's Band
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Gorgous version from start to finish and another piece of 77 that gives the lie to all the Keith and Donna haters.
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Terrapin Station
Jan. 11, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Spectacular version with perfect outro jam just thought to comment on how it should be ranked near the top and am shocked to find it absent.
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Comments

It's All Over Now Baby Blue
April 23, 1969
The Ark

Did Jerry ever not put his heart and soul into this tune? all the versions from the sixties are mesmerizing this is not only one of the best but it ends an amazing concert from one of the best runs in Dead history.all of the winter-spring 69 stuff is must listen.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

Agree with go6,while it is silly do call one version the "best" for a song that has so much room for different tempo and moods this example is pretty spectacular.
Stella Blue
Oct. 21, 1978
Winterland Arena

Brutal as the cut at the end is the majestic ,pounding Other One that precedes Stella makes this worth many listens.
Mountains of the Moon
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

Never figured out why they retired this great little gem.Tom Banjo and the Marsh Queens daughter deserved better the transition into a marvelous Dark Star this night was sublime one of my favorite shows from maybe my favorite year.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

China-Ryder like Morning Dew and a couple of other classics only came out when the boys were really on.There is no best version but I do enjoy the late 73 thru 74 versions for the jazzier more open transitions.
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