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10
Not Fade Away
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

A number of dank NFA>GDTRFB>NFA's from E72. This one included. it contains the Bob China Cat riff before going into a hot GDTRFB.
20
El Paso
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

A very inspired version amongst an O1 sangwich. BTW....the O1 is one of the best of E72.
7
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

They really drive this one home as they close this epic 2 show run.
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Ollin Arageed
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

I love this one going into Fire. Really good show this night in Egypt!
11
The Wheel
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Overlooked show due to epic previous night, but this wheel is just sweet. Btw...this show is no slouch either.

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.