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Attics of My Life
Dec. 27, 1970
Legion Stadium

Another stellar 1970 offering. Such raw emotion.
4
China Doll
April 19, 1986
Berkeley Community Theater

For whatever reason, '86 was a strong year for this beautiful song. This one is flawless, and Jerry's vocals are A+
3
China Doll
May 10, 1986
Frost Amphitheatre

Jerry's '86 voice fits this song perfectly. This version will yank your heart strings.
2
Dire Wolf
Sept. 19, 1988
Madison Square Garden

Just a fun, fun version. Jerry belts it out with gusto!
9
Baba O'Riley > Tomorrow Never Knows
July 1, 1992
Buckeye Lake Music Center

This Summer ending show doesn't get much recognition, but I'll never forget ending that tour on this. Listening now it feels like yesterday.
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Brokedown Palace
March 25, 1986
The Spectrum

If you want a version where Jerry's voice is cracked with sorrow, loneliness, wisdom, and heart wrenching emotion...well here you go. Try not to cry.
Dark Star
July 7, 1969
Piedmont Park

Criminally underrated. One of my all time favorite Dark Stars
China Doll
Sept. 2, 1985
Zoo Amphitheater

This version is as good as any from the '80s. Jerry's ending solo is phenomenal! And his voice is haunting. What a powerful version.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 30, 1984
Indianapolis Sports and Music Center

This version has something special going on. Very Earthy and almost spacey, but with a ton of fire and grit! Summer '84 is so darn underrated.
Not Fade Away
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

One half of my favorite GDTRFB > NFA duo ever. What a killer groove they found here!
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