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6
Scarlet Begonias
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

View from the Vault IV. A fantastic standalone "Scarlet" coming out of a hot "Hell in a Bucket."
2
Stagger Lee
June 16, 1991
Giants Stadium

Both keyboardists are giving it their all in this triumphant version. The perfect tempo, and perfect energy level!
5
Tennessee Jed
July 13, 1989
RFK Stadium

Not normally a big fan of this song, but Bruce Hornsby on accordion adds a lot of welcome texture to the mix
2
Big Boss Man
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

Pig's harmonica playing and singing is great, and the rest of the band sounds just as good.
5
Queen Jane Approximately
July 3, 1988
Oxford Plains Speedway

Brent is all over this one, and makes it a standout from a very good show.
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Comments

Maybe You Know
April 21, 1986
Berkeley Community Theater

I mean…playing devil’s advocate for a second here, but I find this is the only version of this song that really stands out. It’s kind of a forgettable tune, and I could see why the raw emotion of this version would be preferable to the rather dull other versions. People would prefer to feel something than nothing at all. This one’s at the top for a morbid reason, sure, and I wouldn’t personally put it at #1, especially considering how there’s something kind of messed up about upvoting Brent’s grief. But…I see why someone would give it an upvote over an ‘83 version.
Candyman
Sept. 20, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Definitely agree - Brent and Jerry sound fantastic with their interplay during the solo. Just a real sweet one from a great first set. Honestly, I was shocked this version wasn't even on this site prior to the MSG release, and that I had to submit it myself. Ditto on the Dupree's from the same show.
Pretty Peggy O
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Breathtakingly gorgeous. An absolutely perfect version in every sense.
Casey Jones
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Hey man, you don't speak for EVERYONE. :)
The Music Never Stopped
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

It’s tough to call, but I think this one might be my favorite version. It closes the first set of an all-time great show in a blaze of fury and groovy energy.
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