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donnyraindog

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14
Wharf Rat
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

How the hell is this version not up yet? From a Truckin' that saw Jerry doing a Pete Townsend type windmill followed by a kick ass Around and Around
4
Mama Tried
Aug. 16, 1969
Yasgur's Farm

Yeah i know the Band and legend thiought they sucked at Woodstock but considering the conditions the preformance is quite herioc
3
Sugaree
May 5, 1979
Civic Center

Nice 15 plus minute version that rocks but stays focused ,pretty good overall show for the era.
24
Uncle John's Band
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Gorgous version from start to finish and another piece of 77 that gives the lie to all the Keith and Donna haters.
9
Terrapin Station
Jan. 11, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

Spectacular version with perfect outro jam just thought to comment on how it should be ranked near the top and am shocked to find it absent.

Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Great version from one of the hottest shows the boys ever played.When Bobby introduces the opening number by saying it is a fox trot and ladies choice only for the band to launch into Dark Star you know you are in for a hell of a ride!
Good Lovin'
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Don't know if this is the "best" version ever but the La Bamba in the sandwhich does make it special.
High Time
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

The top three versions of this song should all hail from May 77,I'm good with this one.
Cassidy
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

I apparently got cut off and was pointing out that there are 3 other verisions from the same week listed above.
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
May 8, 1979
Recreation Hall - Penn State University

Your politness is admirable JackaRowJimmy ,love the tag also!