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Ramble On Rose
July 14, 1990
Foxboro Stadium

This version rewards multiple listens. Like it was good the first time, great the second. I hesitate to listen to it again. Bobby leads the way.
2
The Other One
June 15, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Jerry plays one brilliant idea after another as Phil provides counterpoint.
4
Dear Mr. Fantasy
May 5, 1990
California State University Dominguez Hills

There are surprisingly few really great versions of this tune, and this is one of them. Jerry takes his time, layering burning, melodic phrases.
6
When I Paint My Masterpiece
April 3, 1990
The Omni

They found the right (slower) tempo for this in later years. Also Bobby learned not to oversing. The moments when his voice fills with rage now work.
3
Space
April 5, 1989
Crisler Arena

Jerry's playing simultaneously causes and scratches an itch inside your brain. Spooky comping by Bobby.
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Scarlet Begonias
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

The chordal figure Jerry plays in the jam is unusual for him, in its character and for how long he repeats it. Hypnotizing
Sugaree
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Great version. Jerry and Phil kill it in the last solo
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

The FOTM is devastating. Surprised this isn't higher
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

I love these shambolic versions where something gets fucked up and Jerry ends up soloing over the verse. In the coda he says fuck it in grand Jerry style. Also I want to say Keith's playing is baroque - and not in the musical sense. Bobby is also playing some awesome shit
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

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