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Submissions

1
Ship of Fools
Oct. 27, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Easy song to overlook (I had no idea I forgot to submit it as I love this show), but this is a good one.
2
Jack Straw
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Surprised not to see this one; killer start to one of the year's best shows.
11
Beat it on Down The Line
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

I often think of this one as a throwaway, but this version flat out kicks ass. Great solo from Jerry. These shows at MSG smoked.
5
Black Peter
June 11, 1993
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Great version from one the best 1993 shows. Jerry's vocals are excellent and the outro jam smokes.
3
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

Seriously funky version with great work from Jer.

Comments

Looks Like Rain
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Jerry's solo is great on this. Really touching version.
Sugar Magnolia
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Listened to this show today. I love this version...it's whimsical and full of energy.
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

The tempo is suuuuper sluggish here....but Jerry's solo is excellent.
Alabama Getaway
June 24, 1985
River Bend Music Center

Great guitar playing.
Jack Straw
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

That said, this version has to have the worst entry into the "Jack Straw from Wichita" finale ever. I'm not sure if Bob and / or Jerry forget the words, or if Bob, Brent, or Jerry fatally miscue the entrance, but it's a tragedy. At one point all three are singing different lyrics. Other than the rest of the song is aces.