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Black Peter
Jan. 17, 1979
New Haven Coliseum

One of the more languid takes on this one. Although Jerry's voice is shot, it works. Notable for 2 runs through the solo, both of them stellar.
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Feel Like A Stranger
June 29, 1980
Pauley Pavilion

Explosive jam makes this one a bit unique. Not as smooth and complex as some later versions, but synergy and chops by all.
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Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Smokes from head to tail. No SBD, or this would be top 5 with ease.
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Stella Blue
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

I fully expect this one to rise in popularity once the BBD arrives.
5
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Aug. 27, 1981
Long Beach Arena

Nice AUD has Jerry up front. Great solo in SB, transition is interesting, with nice cascading riffs, followed by a Hot FOTM.

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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 14, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Way too sloppy for me. Jerrys solo in SB is only two sloppy verses. It has some good moments, (that little funk Jam mentioned being one) but they are all too brief. That Train Wreck at about 5:00 in FOTM is one of the worst I can think of in the post retirement era.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 9, 1991
MSG

Bunk version.com..... I bet Cornell would top the list there as well. I see your point. Here we have Shows/versions that don't exist, mundane to awful entries, out of whack ratings. Why?in some part, attendance bias, nostalgia, mob mentality, inability to be objective, prejudice, etc. Plus, wall of text format. I was at this show, I can't recall anything special about it.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 1, 1977
Paramount Northwest Theater

No show on this date.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 31, 1983
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Jerry plays a real nice, long solo in SB, the transition has the band blazing, the fire features a few screaming jams. One of the more solid versions from summer 83. Certainly not the BOAT, but it's better than scads of versions already listed, IMO.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Aug. 26, 1983
Memorial Coliseum

Really hot solo in the Scarlet, and the closing jam of Fire is pretty scalding. The rest is a mixed bag.
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