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Saint of Circumstance
Oct. 25, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

This should be on here if not for any other reason than Jerry doesn't F up the spacey chords after any of the choruses. WOO HOO!!!! :)
7
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 24, 1978
Capitol Theatre

Definitely a sleeper gem. Just exactly perfect. Vocals, groove, execution... They all come together here!
17
Mama Tried
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

So damn funky; killer groove. I'm a stickler for vocals, and Bob sings this one beautifully. High energy '77 version.
14
Deal
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

5/11/77 > 5/8/77 IMHO. Execution is near-perfect. If you like Cornell, check this one out from only three days later and compare.
61
Stella Blue
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Cliche to say "I can't believe this isn't on here," but I'm sayin' it! It's perfectly and beautifully executed. The definitive '73 version.
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All Along the Watchtower
March 24, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

No exaggeration here. Thanks!
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

If you like Bobby on this one, check out the Desolation Row from 2/17/88.
Feel Like A Stranger
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

It's hard to argue against this one...
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Sept. 29, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

This one is deserving of a top three. DAMN good.
The Music Never Stopped
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Also on Phil Zone. I've always loved this one. Solid in every aspect.
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