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Submissions

5
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

A pounding, emotional version delivered with the inspiration that runs throughout the MSG ’90 run
3
Brokedown Palace
May 9, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

One of a few comical, double-start versions, this one comes around to cap off a great evening, sending us aglow into the parking lot
1
Aiko Aiko
April 3, 1986
Hartford Civic Center

Punchy and well explored to open the gig; beefy and well mixed soundboard to boot
2
Hell in a Bucket
June 5, 1993
Giants Stadium

Charging, gnarly version to open the proceedings before the dish-off off to a soaring Sugaree
2
Foolish Heart
Sept. 19, 1988
Madison Square Garden

Enjoy the free wanderings of these earlier versions before the “hook” closed the jam segment.

Comments

Dark Star
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Surely, my life wouldn't be the same without this version.
Let It Grow
March 25, 1983
Compton Terrace Amphitheatre

Yeah man, this one racks up all kinds of points in a category that you won't find anywhere else.
Dark Star
May 10, 1969
Rose Palace

Dang!
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Guy in crowd: “Me & My Uncle, Me & My Uncle”. Jerry: “Yeah, yeah…” then answers with his instrument and strums the first chord of Eyes.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Brimming with energy. Wschew! These Feb. shows can be grouped with latter '72, before the bridge occupied the slot between these two songs.