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Lesh Philling

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Stella Blue
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

How so badly I wish he could just dust off those old rusty strings just one more time!
4
Terrapin Station
Oct. 8, 1984
The Centrum

A sweet first set opener that they don't seem to want to let got of. The jam at the end just carries on nicely and keeps building.
12
Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Great version! The second half has some amazing organ work.
3
Mama Tried
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

This was the first version I heard sung by someone other than Merle Haggard. It's been my favorite version ever since.
3
The Other One
July 13, 1985
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Great version out of what can only be describes as a weird set. Stand alone Fire in the first set? Cryptical>Other One after The Wheel?
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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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