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Dire Wolf
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

Keith's fills really stand out. More of an elastic bouncy version than leaden thumping one.
8
Jack Straw
Sept. 18, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Jerry and Bruce tear it up. Check out the sweet matrix!
5
Row Jimmy
Sept. 18, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Enchanting Hornsby-era lullaby.
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It's All Over Now Baby Blue
March 30, 1987
The Spectrum

Rare and different version. Thunderous.
3
Wharf Rat
March 30, 1987
The Spectrum

Played and sung like they really mean it. This one's got that "X factor."
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Comments

Stella Blue
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Hate to be the contrary voice here, but I think most of this version is actually a mess. There a few nice moments in the outro, yes, but the whole thing nearly falls apart several times leading up to that. Too slow, too loose, and the band's just not on the same page.
Stella Blue
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

Sprinkled with magic, emphatic but not leaden. Jerry's guitar and voice are both very fine in this bright, powerful version.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

I'm the first to acknowledge others' contributions, but this one is all about Jerry, who gives a textbook demonstration of his nimblest and most soulful playing. Way underrated.
Row Jimmy
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

Amazing dynamics on this version. Delicate without ever losing its pulse.
Beat it on Down The Line
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

It's not just you. This version was one of my early go-tos (you know, when I wanted to hear BIODTL).
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