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1
Greatest Story Ever Told
Dec. 30, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Solid version of this tune. Less of a trainwreck when played later in the set it seems.
2
Tennessee Jed
Dec. 17, 1986
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

First great post-coma moment. Phil is unbelievable throughout. Jerry's in it to win it. Check the SBD.
3
Smokestack Lightnin'
May 11, 1986
Frost Amphitheatre

Bobby kills it
5
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)
May 10, 1986
Frost Amphitheatre

Convincing vocal performance by Jer. Especially second verse.
3
Promised Land
March 27, 1986
Cumberland County Civic Center

Rowdy, spirited version. Jerry not quite done with it when everyone else is.
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Comments

Dark Star
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

50 years ago today. Every moment of this incredible version is seared into my brain. What they play at 16:00 for exactly 1 minute kills me every time.
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

Speaking of outro jams, this one is worth a listen. Jerry full of ideas, Bobby pushing him along. You can skip right to it tho.
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 30, 1978
Red Rocks Ampitheatre

Long, quiet, melancholy version. Great Jerry/Keith interplay.
Sugar Magnolia
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Agree with bike guy that this should be at least as high as the band was. Jerry's solo before SSDD is mindbending.
Franklin's Tower
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Great version at the end of an amazing 2nd set sequence. Love what Bobby plays at the end, and Jerry throughout.
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