The studio is untoppable, but there have been many good live versions. To me the Paradiso comes closest to capturing the original, while still taking it in new direction (LOVE the guitar work on that version). I love the 72/73 versions as well, but I always preferred Keith's more subtle way of leading this song as opposed to Mick Taylor's lead showcasing.
Quote hockenheim95 then you should hear it in the full length version!!! awesome
Gimme Shelter is one of my all-time favorite movies and from your "Selfmade 1969 DVD" thread (a DVD I'd love to see, by the way), I'd say you feel the same.