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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

A Homo erectus-like version but notable for Jerry's solo after the first Rio Grandee chorus.
15
Jack Straw
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

The definition of brevity. Sweet stuff!!!
16
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Awesome early version. Jerry has a great solo at the end.
1
Wharf Rat
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena

Jerry impassioned yet subdued singing in that ragged and worn voice is deeply affecting.
11
Days Between
Sept. 16, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Jerry's voice and singing at this time fit this one perfectly.
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Comments

Bertha
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Maybe I'm just being a bit lazy of mind, but I don't think I've heard a version from '77 that tops this one.
Playin' In The Band
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

A worthwhile version from the post-hiatus Godchaux years (none of that pensive timidity in the jamming). If you like Keith's keys from the 4/23/77 'Slipknot' you may want to check this one out, and vice versa.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

Something a little too speckless about this one for me.
Dark Star
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Wow, the first 15 seconds of this one on the Sick Bits matrix is super heady in a feel-good way. Awesome stuff, awesome 'Star.
Estimated Prophet
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Each of the Estimateds from July '78 serve up a sweet outro jam.
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