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Rubin and Cherise
Nov. 23, 1977
Palace Theatre

This a JGB version. This one always gets me emotional. One of the best R&Cs ever performed. Jerry’s voice!
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Wang Dang Doodle
May 11, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Great version. Love Jerry’s MIDI effects on this, and Bruce and Vince kill it. Great video of the show from Shakedown Stream.

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Uncle John's Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Love the backwards into the this UJB. This and the whole second set is a Jerry lover’s set. A Ramble On Rose, Terrapin, UJB, Wheel, and China Doll in one set!? Insane
Sugaree
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

This one seems to go kinda under the radar, but it’s one of the best. The playing on it is sublime, and Jerry’s vocals are extra emotive and sad. It feels like he’s playing and singing like it was the last time they would ever play it. Just incredible
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

The intro to Slipknot! is played so fast but so tight and in the groove, it’s insane. Like almost ‘83 fast but with the smooth, tight goodness of 76-77.
Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

I’ve been listening to this one a lot lately, and it’s soul-wrenching. As for the playing, this is the second best DS, coming up short to 6/17. As for Ken Kesey’s rap about Bill, it’s powerful. You can feels his and the bands emotions, and his story about Brokedown Palace is gut-wrenching. It’s truly an all-time versions. “How do you like your blue-eyed boy now, Mr. Death?”
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

The groove on this one is just too good. They take it extra slow, which provides for an extra tightness and groove. I’ve gotta know what Bob’s doing towards the end of the first solo in Fire. It’s incredible
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