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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
4
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
3
Sugaree
May 5, 1979
Civic Center

Nice 15 plus minute version that rocks but stays focused ,pretty good overall show for the era.
25
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.
9
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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

As good as barton hall!
Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

Almost any of the top few ranked would be #1 depending on the listeners mood but I do check in on this one often for its mix of spooky,majesty and pure beauty.
Morning Dew
May 23, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

Almost all the 69 versions are great,don't know why they got such little love here?
Comes A Time
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

My second show,didn't know the tune when it started was etched in my soul by jerrys closing solo.
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