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Deal
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

A Keith-heavy version with a tight groove and a full sound. Love these early versions!
3
Big Railroad Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

This one's somehow not on here? The classic opener to Dick's Picks 35, and a MONSTER of a version.
1
Brokedown Palace
June 11, 1993
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Simply beautiful. A gorgeous version of a gorgeous song. Jerry's solo is particularly powerful.
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Drums -> Space
Nov. 1, 1990
Wembley Arena

Entitled "Silver Apples of the Moon" on Infrared Roses - it's a Bruce and Vince duet that beautifully segues into "Dark Star"
4
Mama Tried
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

The DRUMMERS...holy hell! They help elevate this peppy version. Great guitar work too - a highlight of the first set!
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Comments

All New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

It didn’t make the list because “All New Minglewood” is the arrangement of the song they used in the 80’s. The version from this show, which is just “New Minglewood,” is already on here.
Scarlet Begonias
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

^ I know it, man. I’m surprised I had to even submit this one in the first place, I thought for sure it would have already been on here. In my opinion, it’s the best standalone Scarlet post-1977.
Touch of Grey
March 16, 1990
Capital Centre

Easily my favorite. The energy is off the charts. Phil and the drummers are totally locked in, and Jerry sounds great.
Jack Straw
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

FANTASTIC version. The vocal entrance following the jam is legendary, but the jam itself is just as hot. The drummers are really getting into it, too.
Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Jeez, Fool - If you like 11/2/85's Dew so much, go comment on that one instead of hanging out here. There's nothing wrong with people thinking this one's the best. What does it matter? Let them like what they want to like.
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