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6
Truckin'
March 28, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Powerful Truckin' opener. Start to another one of those slinky 85 combos -- Truckin'>SS>High Time
5
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

I used to love 'bama openers. I think the Dead may have liked Maine just a bit.
17
The Weight
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

Awesome way to end a Jam of a day for sure.
41
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

My 2nd favorite ever. Beautiful vocals.
31
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Wow. This is not a fan favorite category. Anyway best Knockin' ever.

Comments

Spanish Jam
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Not only a best-ever Spanish jam but one of the best jams evrer.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

I love how they bring back Slipknot! from nothing after the Samson. And the Franklin's is aamazing with this great drum roll outro! My favorite, so good.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

This is one of my favorite versions also. The band is on fire at the Creek.
Eyes Of The World
March 25, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Should be noted that this one is where they slowed the tempo back down.
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Tight, smooth and very energetic version. 6/18 is maybe a tick better to me, but there is no denying this excellent version. Love the bridge in to Big River.