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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 1, 1980
Capitol Theatre

This “I know you Rider” has one on the tightest, most energetic closing jams you have ever heard. Not a well know show, give it a listen.
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 4, 1991
Richfield Coliseum

30 + minutes, well jammed, many different themes. The Fire is especially good, both keyboardists adding texture, Jerry finding a few unique rifts.
4
Stagger Lee
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center

Maine shows were always top notch, no different here with an excellent version of Stagger Lee.
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Stagger Lee
Oct. 17, 1978
Winterland Arena

I’ll give the nod to the 10-18 Winterland version, but this one is also very good.
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Stagger Lee
Oct. 18, 1978
Winterland Arena

Fat, Fat distortion during Garcia’s final solo, short but exciting, give it a listen.
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Truckin'
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Started the second set about mid-way from the SB to the stage, by the time the set ended with Truckin, I was not more that 4 or 5 people back. After the astonishing Wharf Rat, (I need to vote for that one as well), the quick Stephens reprise and then Billy stands up and yells “Truckin’” The bounce to the lyrical part is infectious, Phil front and center singing away. The concluding jam is just outstanding. After the first peak, when they fall in to the give and take blues rift, Jerry pushing his effects pedals and wham, major distortion, this is a pure moment that I’ll never forget. Listen to again, LOUD!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

This version needs to be ranked higher, on par with the other great versions from the Spring '77 tour, give it a listen and see / hear for yourself
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Love this version, best of '83
Casey Jones
Dec. 2, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Fall ’71 is indeed a special era. Keith added presence boosted Jerry, just as Brent did in ’79. Keith is all over this Casey Jones and I again how a lapse, (stopping too soon), they restarting with a sick solo is what makes the Dead the Dead. Great version, top 10.
Casey Jones
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

The third Casey Jones since ’74 is the most balls out rock and roll there is, Best Version yes, Best encore maybe. This version should have way more votes, “If you play it, they will come”
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