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Submissions

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

Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

The depth of feeling in Jerry's note bends at the beginning of the coda makes this version remarkable.
Cold Rain and Snow
June 13, 1984
Red Rocks Ampitheatre

Listen to Phil on this one. Crazy, crazy, crazy. Listen to the Suraci aud.
China Doll
April 27, 1984
Providence Civic Center

This is a beautiful China Doll with just the right lurching, hesitant quality the song requires. Great coda jam at the end, Bobby and Phil especially, with a slight Crazy Fingers tease.
Estimated Prophet
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Monster version. You may not think so considering how loudly Jerry plays the wrong chord coming out of the first solo, but as is so often the case, he makes up for it in the jam. Listen to him reiterate the theme at around 10 minutes and then 12. Bobby's whammy bar playing is sublime.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 11, 1984
Civic Center

Very dark and frightening jam. Well worth a listen.
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