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1
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Sept. 20, 1991
Boston Garden

Fun beauty with Bruce having a blast on the accordion!
3
All Along the Watchtower
Sept. 20, 1991
Boston Garden

1st night of great run at Boston Garden. Help-Slip-FIRE! to open excellent 2nd set!
7
Around and Around
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

In any other month in any other year, this entire show would be considered a rip-roaring classic (which it is!!). Donna is awesome.
4
Days Between
March 27, 1995
The Omni

Raw, ragged, savage, pretty darn profound. Almost a Close Encounter out of Space... Always a gorgeous work in progress... Not the best, but....
4
Row Jimmy
Nov. 10, 1985
Meadowlands Arena

For sentimental reasons: Maybe not the best, but nice extended out-row jam, overall well-played '80s

Comments

Sugaree
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Top 5 for sure!!!
Terrapin Station
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Insanely cool Alhambra, Transit, Siding, whatever, etc. all part of a rare and different version of a sweet and powerful tune!!!
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

Geez Louise. Maybe this is the one.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 20, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Wow. Exquisite transition.
Touch of Grey
Sept. 15, 1982
Capital Centre

Really, really nice. Jerry is into every line and note, even if the song is not yet fully formed or even finished and maybe a little bit of a mess.... Historic. Listen to the crowd, noticeably quiet at the start and at the refrain of "We will get by, we will survive!" the howls and roars begin, even though it's their first time hearing it. Great show. The fall of '82 is pretty much underrated.