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Mercury

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Submissions

3
El Paso
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Galloping version from an outstanding show, complete with Yellow Rose of Texas tuning
2
Jack Straw
April 13, 1983
Patrick Gymnasium, U of Vermont

Jerry spirals this lead section into frenzied blaze.
2
Promised Land
Aug. 14, 1971
Berkeley Community Theater

Another snapshot of Phil's prominence throughout these Berkeley shows.
2
Samson and Delilah
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

Love these ’76 Samsons – Phil’s thumpin, vid posted!
6
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 19, 1980
Uptown Theatre

Covers some ground, yet gallops fast

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

High ranking version for me. Countless listens. Although the verse is omitted, one interpretation is “let’s just get right to the jamming” – and this take has one of the best breaks ever. The transition is like no other… another life-altering journey for this puppy.
New Minglewood Blues
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

One of those glitches seems to keep this from the main list. But you don't need a lawn sign on your way home that says vote for this one. Phreggin' Ragin'/ haven't found another that tops the energy.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

^^^ I'm gonna check that one out!
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

Pureed.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 11, 1971
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium

Freaking amazing, again: Torched! NFA right up there too.