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14
Throwing Stones
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Great interplay with Hornsby, it’s on Dick’ Pick Vol 17 and one of the best of the ‘90’s.
41
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

This one has to be on the list, the jamming is not great, (They were very, very high), but the vocal finale is off the charts, just beaming with fun.
3
Foolish Heart
March 28, 1989
The Omni

Stong version with an excellent jam out of Playing> Foolish Heart.
16
Foolish Heart
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

Second Set opener, nicely jammed middle, great ending, transitions into Looks Like Rain
4
Satisfaction
April 9, 1983
Hampton Coliseum

Hampton magic once again, great Satisfaction from an above average show.

Comments

Jack Straw
Oct. 17, 1978
Winterland Arena

Good call CrackStraw, (if that’s your REAL name), very fine version. I always like the 1st set closer position for a smokin’ Jack Straw. Can’t decide if I like this one over the 10-22-78 version (RT Vol. 1 No. 4), can’t go wrong with most ’78 Jack Straws.
Jack Straw
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

Ya this one rocks, Phil is clearly on-point throughout. Good call DarkStar transitive axis, this version should have a least a few more votes, RT No. 1 Vol 1 and the Full shows from The Spectrum. Weir is very low in these mixes, almost criminal since he adds so much to this song. Love when Garcia emphatically sings the final verses, he belts these out with gusto.
Gloria
Nov. 1, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

If I only had one vote, this version would be it. The “Wait a minute…. “ stops are classic “Bobby Rock Star” moments, I grin every time I hear it, Garcia last solo isn’t too shabby either. Dick’s Picks Vol. 21, so you should know this version, if you need to listen again, do so, but vote either way.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 28, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

How does this version only have 1 vote? The transition jam is very nice and the Rider flat out rocks, major Phil Bombs. Give it a listen and vote.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Very hot version, top 2 or 3 from ’77, (’78 being my favorite year). Love how they seem to finish the closing jam, but then continue on for a couple more bars.