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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 11, 1982
West Palm Beach Auditorium

The very definition of "underrated." Almost lost to time& yet it kills. No flubbed verses, great steady reggae jams;perfect transition. Please try it.
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Ramble On Rose
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Jerry sounds "just like Wolfman Jack" when he growwwlllzzz out the final chorus on "Goodbye Mama & Papa...!" Whole version is aces back to back!
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It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

Jerry in especially soulful voice on this completely perfecto version from one of the best shows of '82. If you like 4-6 Spectrum, you'll love this.
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Playin' In The Band
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

My favorite "sandwich" version, this PITB actually begins in the 2nd set as reprise from the previous night! Insane weaving thru UJB/Space/Dew
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Samson and Delilah
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Goofy stage banter by Bob, then the rippingest, roaringest, best-drummed version I know.
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Row Jimmy
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Needs more votes. There is no other version in which the band collectively takes the 2nd bridge jam into such frenzied yet controlled jamming. 3-20-77 is probably the only one that beats it. Must-hear.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

This can be found on Dicks Picks #13 as a hidden track...very interesting transition jam--while it doesn't build to the crescendo that many others do, it gets into very spacey, Brent-led elements that are pretty mesmerizing. Unique version, if not a "best", certainly worth exploring.
Aiko Aiko
Sept. 14, 1982
University of Virginia

Jerry's lead on the intro, a relaxed but focused 2-minute groove makes this IKO one of the best I've ever heard. Very different from the more speeded-up late 80's versions--more relaxed--but not as slow and somewhat plodding as were the first few late 70's versions. Nice meld of the 2 styles.
Stella Blue
March 21, 1994
Richfield Coliseum

I just got schooled that not everything in '94/'95 sucked. Best damn version of Stella I've ever heard. Thanks for setting me straight.
Loser
July 22, 1984
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Jam into final verse is rivaled only by 3-24-90. This and that version are neck and neck.
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