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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.
3
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.
9
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Smokes from head to tail. No SBD, or this would be top 5 with ease.
20
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.

Comments

The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 27, 1978
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

Not a bad hill to die on! I agree that this one is underrated, due in part to the bar being set so high in the May '77- Feb'79 era. Which is it's peak, IMO. Also, the show isn't as common as a lot of the others listed above it. The midsection jam is one of the best of the year, which is saying something. Try 11/23/78 for the midsection jam, although its sloppier and only exists a AUD. +1
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 30, 1979
Stanley Theater

10/10/1980 - Jerry runs through 1 Chorus of the solo at the bridge from 2:19- 2:52. I don't think there is another. Occasions where the 5th verse is skipped are too numerous to mention. 1/31/1978 - 5th Verse after solo, never heard that before.
Sugaree
April 18, 1978
Civic Arena

Boy Fucking Howdy.. Keith and Jerry have a relentless duel in the second break, with Bob chiming in a bit, too. +1
Brown Eyed Women
Jan. 10, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Great solo here, although JG's vocals haven't fully recovered from his laryngitis earlier in the week. I think it deserves to be much higher on the list.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 10, 1979
Soldier's And Sailors Memorial Hall

Vastly. The solo isn't as hot as as 2/3, but I find the Scarlet transition is as good or better. Jerry kicks on the mutton at about 8:30 and buzzes away with great tone and melody. The FOTM is pretty good, too. The heat comes in the first break and the outro, IMO. Nothing after 9/91 is in the same league.
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