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Sugaree
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Nice, over 10 minute version. Its obviously a warm-up to the 77 versions, but this one has some great moments.
17
Let It Grow
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Unique LIG here. It is more chill, but well jammed. Its good, just different.
20
Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

This is an excellent version and definately competes with the May 77 versions. This DP has a lot of good stuff.
4
Friend of the Devil
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

A nice 10 minute meaty FOTD. This show needs to be listened too. Maybe not a crazy setlist, but some epic playing.
14
Dark Star
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

I know its just a jam, but this DS is well developed and is as good as any of the shorter DS's of the 90's.

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.