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St. Stephen
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

Estimated< St. Stephen< Truckin. This is sick, and a hot second solo in this Stephen.
15
Candyman
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Vintage 79' Dead. Jerry nails each and every note.
5
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

Heavy soloing, and an all around great version
5
Tennessee Jed
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

Big version. Definitely heady
16
Terrapin Station
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Not to be missed

Comments

Althea
Sept. 13, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Worst show of the 91' MSG 9-13 run BY FAR. However, it must be noted that this Althea is indeed incredibly fun, wouldn't label it "best ever" as using that terminology is ludicrous most of the time (I slip into that sometimes, as does everyone). This Althea features some intricate filling by all, which provides a very almost experimental sound. Easily deserves the title of a barnburner and deserves more than two measly votes.
Crazy Fingers
July 13, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Unravels with a beautiful array of underlining fills and leads.
Crazy Fingers
Dec. 30, 1985
Oakland Coliseum

Surreal and polished, one of the best of the year
Bird Song
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

The best post 73' version i've yet to hear. Trippy, swirling, and soaring jam.
Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Beautiful.....this song throughout 77' through 78' is just so good, this Englishtown version could be the best, but I cant call it that, I love too many versions, 4/16 is another favorite.