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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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Dark Star
Aug. 16, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

This song at this show was the moment that I got on the bus!
Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

The clarity of the recording makes this one stand out. The start, slow and steady, with whatever that thing Mickey is playing sounding like a frog chirping, takes me back to camping on a lake in summer. Then it disappears into "space" for a while, only to reappear stronger and more powerful than before. 2/13 will always be my favorite for personal reasons but this is a strong version.
Viola Lee Blues
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

Understatement of the century! This thing just keeps going. No peaks and valleys. Just high energy from start to finish. Tie one on and hold on.
Me and My Uncle
Jan. 10, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

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Brown Eyed Women
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

It's hard to compete with the late '70s shows but this version holds its own nicely. Probably the best of the '90s versions I've ever heard.
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