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Estimated Prophet
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

This Estimated gets so, so far out there at the end, but not ina spacey way. This sucker has more peaks than the Rockies. Jams just keep building...
5
Looks Like Rain
April 22, 1986
Berkeley Community Theatre

Flawless delivery by Mr. Weir. Crystal clear boards are out there. the echo sounds oh-so right. How this isn't already up here is unbelievable.
10
Jack Straw
March 23, 1992
The Palace

This Jack Straw ha sone of the most thunderous climax moments of all time. Absolutelu unbelievalbe that it hasn't been mentioned here. I put it top 5

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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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