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Throwing Stones
Dec. 31, 1985
Oakland Coliseum

Always been a favorite version. A great ending to an excellent year.
13
China Doll
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

This one is just ridiculously good. Jerry's solo is fantastic, and the band is on all the way through.
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Brokedown Palace
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

DP5 ver. - Outstanding version in every department. It's just exactly perfect.
21
Ship of Fools
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Very sweet version.
3
Dire Wolf
March 24, 1986
The Spectrum

Another one of those "not sure why it's" great versions. The Philly crowd singalong is great too!
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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.
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