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16
Take Me To The River
April 1, 1995
Pyramid Arena

Epic bust out in Memphis, the home of Al Green. Sorry, Talking Heads did not write the song. Firm believer this was the best run in 1995.
18
I Know You Rider
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Another great acoustic version from 1970. Alot of heady stuff from these shows.
5
Cosmic Charlie
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

Its kind of a chill slowed version. Doesn't make it any less heady, though. Just different.
5
Cumberland Blues
Dec. 20, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

Excellent version. DaP 6.
19
Cryptical Envelopment
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

How is this not here??? Classic reprise.
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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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