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Submissions

11
Stagger Lee
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Lots of submissions from this show. 2 well-played sets - this is my favorite Stagger Lee, not sure exactly why it just has IT.
18
Tennessee Jed
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

The freakin harmonies on this one I miss that trio singing Euro 72 style. Back when Phil could sing that high
49
Shakedown Street
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

This one gets up here for Brent's creativity during the Jam. UJB sandwich 2nd set is sweet.
9
Truckin'
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

The outro jam into drums is great orchestra. Real well-played version with great Brent vocs.
10
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
March 24, 1986
The Spectrum

The last Sailor>Saint, and one of my favorites. Never understood why it was dropped.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

The bridge into Fire is a beauty. Jerry's lightnin' on the solos in Fire - this is a video on youtube and worth the watch. Great show, they really loved Hampton.
100000 Tons of Steel
April 8, 1985
The Spectrum

Gteat version. Tons of steel Supplication. This was really some kind of 1st set.
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
June 28, 1985
Hershey Park Stadium

Like it in the 2nd srt. Acapella beginning to this one and an eccellent reading throughout.
Wharf Rat
June 24, 1985
River Bend Music Center

Sometimes Jerry sounded as if it was his first reading of this song. In a good way. Vocals are indeed strong in this version.
Its All Over Now
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Brent was having some fun in '84.