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Terrapin Station
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

A rare and different tune. Real nice transition into epic Playin-UJB from Go to Nassau...
5
Althea
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Stunned this ain't here yet. Next night is a famous one. But this 2nd set opener is strong and rugged. Nice moment at "born to be a bachelor..."
6
Truckin'
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Wow! Can't believe this hasn't made the cut yet. Rips and roars out of poignant China Doll. Almost become a Smokestack... Super strong show!
2
Dark Star
June 19, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

DeadBase calls it a Dark Star Jam. There is not much of a hint of a Dark Star-ish melody, and the date is debatable. But everyone needs to hear this!!
1
Don't Ease Me In
Sept. 14, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Vince has some great moments here!

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

Never grow tired of this version. Never. Not just the best of the Fall of '77, this is a top ten version all around, ever. The length of the Fire is less important than the intensity, and this one burns!!!
Alabama Getaway
May 12, 1981
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Excellent.
Satisfaction
May 11, 1981
Coliseum

A fun one, absurd as always!!! Great end to an underrated show!
China Doll
May 11, 1981
Coliseum

As great as they get.
Playin' In The Band
May 11, 1981
Coliseum

Yep. Great Drumzpace-Wheel sandwich. Entire show worth another listen.