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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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Throwing Stones
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

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Scarlet Begonias
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

Perfection in the transition and they carry the energy from Sugar Mag into a really spirited Scarlet.
Jack Straw
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

Between the Phil bombs and the interplay with Jerry, Bob, and Brent, I raised my blood pressure about 30 points by the 4 minute mark. An absolute killer version!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

How have I slept on this show for this long? Thanks for waking me up! Great version to kick off a great show.
The Other One
Oct. 22, 1967
Unknown

This version is like a thoroughbred running the Belmont. Comes out of the gate at a good clip. Makes a sprint down the back stretch (The Other One) and then eases up a little only to just crush it down the homestretch and win by 10 lengths. Freaking awesome!
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