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Jack Straw
Dec. 10, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Jack Straw -> China -> Rider in 1989. Great buildup to final verse into a classic combo. Bruce Hornsby adds an extra layer, the stuff of dreams
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Sugar Magnolia
May 9, 1979
Broome County Arena

After a killer Wharf Rat, the boys false-start Around and Around three times before ripping into this great Sugar Mag. Who ever needed a face anyway?
4
Saint of Circumstance
July 8, 1995
Soldier Field

A triumphant, and surprisingly well-played version, given the date. Sure don't know...
7
Truckin'
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Real heady summer '89 Truckin', great vocals and powerful playing, what else to say except hot!
4
Desolation Row
Sept. 18, 1990
Madison Square Garden

One of the best, strong delivery from Bobby, great guitar work from both

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Pretty Peggy O
April 14, 1978
Cassell Coliseum - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

What a version, don't think I've heard a better one than this, the way Jerry cools down for a bit at the end of the solo... Jerry didn't have to go off like that but I'm glad we get this treasure
Liberty
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

Jerry flubs the third ('went to the well') verse, but goes back tries it again, getting it right. Not perfect but a unique take on one of my favorite later tunes
Loser
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Complete monster, builds and builds, Top 5 for sure
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 18, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Agreed, to me, this song sucks when its not done well, and never found anything worthy in 77, but Hornsby really brings it for this version, and entire show.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

This has always been my go to, perfectly played, and the Saint gets my adrenaline pumping like no other. Frost 10/10/82 comes close with a better Sailor, but this one edges it out for me
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