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Submissions

14
Cold Rain and Snow
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

First one in 5 months...keeps the energy going at this great show! Real nice mid solo by Jer!
16
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Rockin' opener and another killer version from 1972!
9
All Along the Watchtower
April 15, 1989
The Mecca

There are some hits and misses this night, but this one is hit out of the ballpark!
6
Franklin's Tower
April 15, 1989
The Mecca

Are you kidding me..1/2 step>Stranger>Franklin's!
3
Friend of the Devil
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Pretty version that starts off the run of great Jerry ballads for the night...FOTD. So many roads. High time. SOTM.

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.