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Tennessee Jed
Oct. 30, 1977
Assembly Hall - Indiana University

This just builds up beautifully.
2
Me and My Uncle
Jan. 10, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Great energy on this one. It seems Jerry has too pull back a little, he seems so excited. Only downside is Bobby not really growling the last line.
8
The Weight
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

This has to be the best overall version from the Vince years. The boys are tight. Most true to the original The Band version.
4
The Weight
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

This is the best version that I got to see live during the Vince years. Everyone is totally invested in the song. Great end to a great show.
5
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)
June 14, 1987
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Great ending to a great show. Jerry nails the lyrics, Brent leads the song, the crowd is totally into it. What more do you want?
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Comments

Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

I don't know. It's a little too Disco-Dead for what is, ostensibly, a country song and Bobby flubs a few of the lyrics. I'll take 8-21-1972. Just my opinion.
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Definitely my favorite. "Grabbed a bottle, racked him in the jaw" line is awesome.
Terrapin Station
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Is it Mickey on a xylophone or a secondary synth for Brent that hits those diamond-like drops of musical goodness throughout "Lady With a Fan"? Really good version. Maybe not best ever, but really freaking good!
Estimated Prophet
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

The outro jam with Jerry forcing the band to keep up to his pace is awesome. Just picked this show up with the May '77 box. Excited to see what else I'm in for.
Throwing Stones
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

An amazing version that ends an amazing show. Get the whole show on tape if you can. It is absolutely amazing.
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