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7
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Best of the 80's or 90's, hands down. Picture perfect rendition: Vocals, jam fills, & finish.
6
The Other One
April 16, 1984
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Short but raging. Look beyond the length & enjoy for the fire within. Jerry attacks this from the get-go & it's awesome.
2
Truckin'
Dec. 12, 1993
San Diego Sports Arena

Anybody else hear a very distinctive riff of Steely Dan's "Black Friday" in the intro?
5
Sugar Magnolia
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Just listen & you will believe. End jam before SSDD is a tidal wave of sound & power & beauty. A true must hear.
7
Darkness Jam
June 6, 1970
Fillmore West

Just one jam theme among many. this should be called "Kitchen Sink" jam. Has so much & all so good
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Comments

El Paso
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Makes it sound effortless doesn't he?
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Hey FreedomHaul That show would be 10/29/77 and it is my all time favorite show of shows. And while I'm here I should say this is a cool 90's version but for this trio i always compare to the '76-'77 years even tho I know I shouldn't cuz it's not really a fair comparison.
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice flow to the bridge jam and a little extra tinkling from Brent before Jerry gets to Crazy Otto. Energetic reading overall and a little extra punch to "goodbye Mama & Papa."
Stella Blue
Oct. 12, 1981
Olympia Halle

Features one of the most delicate & beautiful passages ever played, right after Jerry tells us how he's stayed in every blue light cheap hotel. This whole show has gems sprinkled throughout.
Let It Grow
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

I like this version the more I hear it. Has that mellow '76 vibe but like carrion crow says it's not slow but instead bristling with energy and tight jams. The brief but well played drum break is just exactly perfect. Nice version.
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