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25
Bertha
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Give it a listen. Actually think its better than all the great 1977 versions.
28
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 16, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

This show is one of the best and this UJB can hang with any. One of my favorite versions.
19
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

This one absolutely cooks out of Nobody's fault. Off Road Trips.
25
Mind Left Body Jam
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

I know its listed as Dark Star, but its a true MLBJ. Great country twang to it.
26
Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

This version is great too. Jerry gives a little more at end.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Now that its being released... should get some upvote. Not to be nitpicky, but the pre wind and the willows jam is just ok and the transition is solid and melodic, but nothing crazy. The Fire is top shelf, tho. So after 20 listens to this... My go to for 77 is 5/17.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

16 minute version in a great wharf rat year. This whole show is under-rated.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 22, 1985
Alpine Valley Music Theater

Huge build-up in Saint. One of the most killer versions of this combo.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Another great version from this era. Only thing from the first set that really gets me going.
Deal
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Honestly, most of this first set bores me like Fresno 74 release. There is so much of this 73-74 stuff released which is great, mostly for the second sets. Yes...the China>Rider is worthy.