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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

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”