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China Cat Sunflower
Feb. 23, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

These early China Cat's just rip and then transition into 11 perfctly.
4
Gloria
Jan. 26, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Hot verison with Santana on Chines New Years. very good show and run that is overlooked.
16
Little Red Rooster
Nov. 1, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

Team effort on this one. Smokin version from Dicks picks 21.
21
The Wheel
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Nice DP 20 here. The Playin' opener isn't quite epic, but this wheel is! Jerry starts with a cool little riff that just gets this perfect wheel goin
20
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 28, 1976
Onondaga County War Memorial

Always been one of my favorites. I like the first set closer spot. Amazing Let it grow right before it, too.
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Comments

St. Stephen
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Pure version here!
Not Fade Away
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Just a killer version...agree with Phil's super cool intro and as stated....Jer is in a zone this whole night. Special stuff this night!
Wharf Rat
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

I disagree with this being number 1...not even top 25 for me. There are at least 10 versions from 1977 that blow this away. big over-rated chant here!!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Decided to throw this 39 minute beast in...its been awhile. It probably sneaks in as the 4th or 5th best ever. For historical purposes, every head needs to listen to this at least once in their life. This one demands respect!
Sugaree
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

This three show run is a microcosm of the May 77 tour. It does contain some of the best versions of the tour too. But also in the three shows it has a majority of the repertoire that was played at that time, all played at a super high level. Some may say this run has the top 5 all-time Peggy-O, Music, Candyman, Sugaree, Estimated, Eyes, Terrapin, Dew, UJB, Jack a Roe, O1, Wharf Rat, GDTRFB, Brokedown, 1/2 Step, Stephen, to name a few. Just an amazing box set. DL said that in regards to 77, 6/7 is top 15, 6/8 is top 10, and 6/9 is top 3....and I completely agree....I recommend everyone spin this whole run.
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