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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.
6
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."
29
It Must Have Been The Roses
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

This whole show is solid.
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Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

It's got my vote. “Help” gets off to a fast start (almost too fast; Jerry seems a bit flummoxed when the vocals come in). Phil. “Slipknot” is good, and “Franklin’s” is great. Phil is all over this whole thing; listen to how he brings down the volume and the band grooves on it.
Sugaree
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Should be ranked higher. Features some great melodic playing from Jerry. Keith and Jerry interact in these second solo some before Garcia starts building with his triplet sequences. Keith plays some cool stuff before the final peak. Slower and calmer than some of the later May versions, but totally in keeping with the mood of how they played the song this night.
The Music Never Stopped
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Agree. Great version to end the first set. It’s amazing how much the audience responded to Donna singing during this run.
Big River
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Keith! He tears up this entire Palladium run.
Casey Jones
June 20, 1992
RFK Stadium

Video, complete with accordion Bruce: http://youtu.be/BCVJuzXoIJk
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