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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!!
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Don't Ease Me In
Sept. 14, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Vince has some great moments here!

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 13, 1980
Seattle Center Coliseum

Excellent. Love this show, from a great tour.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Tight is right. Top 10. Maybe top 5. Top 3? Ah geez.....
Tennessee Jed
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Absolutely unique and cool. His Mu-tron wah wah or whatever in tarnation it was Jerry was pressing on builds beautifully and gets us back to Tennessee in fine fashion. Followed by a perfect Minglewood, perfect Row Jimmy, amidst a just about exactly perfect show from May of 1977. Go figure!!!!!
Terrapin Station
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Herculean!!! Epic!!! Brilliant!!!! How is this not higher!???!!?
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

One of the best China-Riders of '74, which means this is sacred, epic, profound and thoroughly rip-roaring fun.