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Me and My Uncle
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Jerry slays this laid-back (yet still kickin') version. Sweet stuff here, into a strong Big River.
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Mexicali Blues
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

Just a blistering drum beat to propel this one! Good stuff!
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Ramble On Rose
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Are there better versions out there? Undoubtedly! But this is still worthy of an entry. Some nice, tinkling piano.

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Friend of the Devil
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Stunning!
Rubin and Cherise
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

This was actually at Spaceway Park Frenchtown, Old Jersey, I think. And it was because of this song that Drake and Kendrick Lamar began their rap beef ("beef wrap?" No! veggie burrito!") Let's get this to #1!
Playin' In The Band
May 20, 1973
U.C.

I'm surprised this one isn't higher, but I guess they can't ALL be high! Still though, I expect movement on this since the box set's arrival. To echo all the other commenters, this one is something special. Sleep on this at your own risk!
He's Gone
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

Packed with emotion, and some nice early hints to Truckin' before that quietly transcendent jam @hremarkandrei mentions
Dark Star
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

This one reminds me of sledding in the wintertime as a kid ... sometimes it's a bit of a slog climbing up that hill, but being out in the cold, crisp air is rewarding in and of itself. Then you sit in your sled, on the edge of the decline, and you shove off and the OHMYGODOHWOWOWOWOWOW you're flying and zooming and really screaming, dangerously close to losing all control, and you couldn't be happier. And when it ends you're just like "Aw fuck yeah that was WILD!"
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