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Submissions

20
Looks Like Rain
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

A perfect rendition and maybe best of May 77. Bob and Donna really harmonize well at end. This St. Paul show deserves more hype.
25
Big River
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

This hot version from St. Paul is from a very under-rated show that is better than Mosque show IMHO.
8
Cryptical Envelopment
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

The vital cryptical reprise that climaxes like all the best crypticals do. Is it 2/13/70 or 5/2/70??? No, but its damn good.
41
Hard to Handle
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Played a week before the 8/6/71 version, but super hot also. Both versions are a part of Road Trips Vol1-3.
13
The Other One
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

Only about 8 mins, but some nice runs by Jerry in the middle. Worth checking out. Dave's picks#2.

Comments

Eyes Of The World
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Just laughed out loud.
Johnny B. Goode
June 19, 1991
Pine Knob

Can't believe this wasn't posted. Killer version.to close this epic show!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Don't worry man.... nothing you can say can change how I feel about this version.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

You probably have some preconceptions unless someone played it for you without you seeing it on this site. With that being said.... its correct the Scarlet is solid, but not out of the ordinary. The meat is the Fire coming in at 23 minutes. Personally, I love long Fires as it is my favorite song. Jerry's tone and slide sound is unique to this version only and I dig it. The final climatic jam is nothing like have heard from any other Fire as it seems like my head is going to blow up as the climax hits. The crowd cheer is insane and continues into the first verse of LLR. This version is the bomb and top 5 for me. IMHO.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Dick said top 5 all time.