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Submissions

15
Dark Star
April 17, 1969
Washington U.

Worthy, discursive version from an amazing month.
18
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 12, 1989
RFK Stadium

Jerry just attacks this one (vocally too) right from the outset. I love summer '89.
5
Pretty Peggy O
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

Lively version, practically rollicking!
5
Row Jimmy
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

As focused and energetic as the rest of the show, Jerry plays with the phrasing of his solos without missing a beat.
1
Looks Like Rain
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

Another noteworthy '77 version. Listen for Jerry's melodic lines over Bob and Donna's vocal coda.

Comments

Throwing Stones
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Hot, swampy East Coast summer energy! Very powerful.
Weather Report Suite
July 29, 1974
Capitol Center

Divinely inspired. I’m going to upvote the LIG right now.
Loser
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Yes, to all of the above, and how ’bout those Phil bombs?
Let It Grow
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Just ridiculous. I can’t even believe this thing. Don’t go another day without hearing this. (The SBD’s not great, but try the AUD, loud.)
Sugaree
Sept. 29, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Oh my god!!! This performance is absolutely competitive with the other greats from ’77! Audio quality is the only reason it’s languishing down here with just three votes. The AUD’s really not bad, though, and this is well worth hearing.