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Sugaree
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

I love long, jammed out versions of this song, and it's worth hearing a shorter one to remind yourself of how beautiful the song is.
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Samson and Delilah
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Nice show from what I've heard of it, and this one has great energy.
3
When I Paint My Masterpiece
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Nice version, with some emotive singing from Bob and Hornsby's accordion support.
19
Around and Around
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Even the rockers have a bit extra, and this one > into "Johnny B. Goode."
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It Must Have Been The Roses
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

This whole show is solid.
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Comments

I Need A Miracle
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

I agree– not usually my jam, but I quite liked this version!
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Which guitar is JG playing? I didn't think Tiger debuted until later this year, so is he playing Wolf?
Jack Straw
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Agree that this song changed by era, so it's hard to pick a definitive one, but also agree (insist!) that this is a must hear. Vocal issues usually turn me off, but Garcia is *ON* all night, and it comes through here in a big way.
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This one has the extra verse ("couple shots of whiskey..."), some crowd sing-along that comes through nicely on the AUD, and I’m a complete sucker for Jerry noodling before songs.
Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 11, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

For completists, the “M&MU > Big River” that precedes this is decent, but I personally didn't hear anything particularly special. Jerry’s playing in “River” is nice, and you can tell he's having a good night, and Keith doesn't get in the way too much.
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