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Submissions

6
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.
1
Mama Tried
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Keith is going nuts and the drummers have a swing in their shoes. FANTASTIC version that needs some love.
3
Row Jimmy
May 7, 1980
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Absolutely flabbergasted this isn't on here. An incredible version from Barton Hall. Brings tears to my eyes.

Comments

They Love Each Other
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Funky is right. This is a great slice of uptempo Smokey Robinson-esque R&B. Great early version!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

It’s this high because people like it. Nothing more complicated than that. Even though I wouldn’t put this version in my top 10, I find this one to be SUPER enjoyable throughout, hence my upvote. You don’t need any more reason to give it a thumbs-up. I’m sure most people here would say the same. That’s the thing about taste…it’s always subjective.
Sugar Magnolia
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Wrong date. This was played on the 19th, not the 20th. There's a reason it's not listed here.
Wharf Rat
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Again, this song wasn't played on this date. It's from the 19th, not the 20th. Filler on Dave's 35.
The Wheel
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Because this song wasn't played on this date - it was played on the 19th, and included as filler on Dave's 35.