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Submissions

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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

Little Red Rooster
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

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Shakedown Street
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Heard this for the first time recently. It might not be as put together as later versions, but it is a clean version with lots of cool improvs. Sounds almost like a studio outtake. An instant fav for me.
Shakedown Street
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I love the vocal jam from this one. It really could have gone forever if I was making the decisions.
Sugaree
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Wow how did I miss this one for so.many years. Charged up is right and with the JerBear clearly in charge.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

They were on fire no doubt! The transition jam has many unique phrases, and is one of the best ever done for sure. This needs to be much, much higher up on the list.