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Lesh Philling

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8
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

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

I had to give this a listen after reading all the other comments, and I have to admit I was sleeping on this one. Maybe because the recording I have is a little fuzzy but, damn, Jerry starts building something with the first Scarlet jam and the boys follow along on the journey, and it is AWESOME! Must listen.
Friend of the Devil
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Great version. Probably my favorite of the Keith & Donna era.
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Holy Schmokin' Balls! To paraphrase the movie Dazed and Confused, "Don't tell me about no Hard to Handle from 8-6-71, man. Your brain couldn't handle that shit on strong acid."
Midnight Hour
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

This is Pig at his matchmaking best. "C'mon Bobby, go on down there and dance with that little girl." 10 minutes of him getting people of their asses and into the aisles dancing.
Cumberland Blues
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

This one is so good, I wish I could vote for it twice.
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