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Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
June 17, 1994
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Smooth as they come. Clean lines and nice Vince contributions.
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Saint of Circumstance
June 17, 1994
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Part of a "rain" set, this version has great energy and features Phil dropping a stadium-vibrating bomb.
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Bird Song
May 15, 1993
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Phil takes over the middle section. Highlight of the show.
2
Throwing Stones
June 1, 1991
Los Angeles Coliseum

Bobby's fired up, the band is tight.
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Knockin' On Heaven's Door
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Sweet and soulful, it cleared the storm clouds and was accompanied by a double rainbow.
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Franklin's Tower
Nov. 9, 1979
Memorial Auditorium

As good as Cape Cod, simply blistering.
Foolish Heart
July 15, 1989
Deer Creek Music Center

Nice version, with Jerry really getting into it at the end.
Drums -> Space
Dec. 8, 1993
Sports Arena

After getting this jam on tape from the Grateful Dead Hour, I was convinced they were going to bust it out on the Spring tour. It was as close as they ever came to playing it again. It's kind of a hybrid St.Stephen/Last Time jam, but definitely worth checking out.
Around and Around
Jan. 25, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

At this point in the band's career, stretching Around and Around out like this amounts to experimentation. The relaxed, jazzy middle section is perfect for a Bay Area Dead crowd. I was at this show and everyone was completely digging this. Really great version.
So Many Roads
June 23, 1992
Star Lake Amphitheater

The climax almosts makes up for how sloppy the beginning is, with Jerry spacing lyrics left and right. Still great for 1992.
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