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Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 14, 1980
Warfield Theater

Great vocals and keys from Brent. Straight out of a hot Alabama Getaway
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Truckin'
Dec. 8, 1973
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U

Great version from an amazing tour. They had to play two Jer ballads to get everyone calmed down after the jam.

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Uncle John's Band
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

IMO the best vocals on any version, although I prefer the version from France 74 for the jamming
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Unlike the two versions that have more votes, this version is absolutely flawless. Veneta stumbles a bit at the beginning and Providence doesn’t have the tightest drumming, but this one is just exactly perfect! For those who have only heard the version in Europe 72 with overdubbed singing, check out the live version! IMO the singing actually sounds better live without effects
Brokedown Palace
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

I usually don’t judge brokedown palace by the solo as the singing is obviously the main attraction, but this one is great. It’s short but jerry pumps it full of emotion. Plus, the singing ain’t half bad!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

The scarlet has a more similar tempo to 74 standalone ones and a great transition into fire
Dark Star
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

The tone jerry makes at 8:27.... Nothing more needs to be said. Simply the best Dark Star.
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