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It's All Over Now Baby Blue
June 27, 1985
SPAC

The wild ride comes to a beautiful, crystalline end leaving us with a feeling of longing.
7
Hell in a Bucket
Oct. 17, 1983
Olympic Center

Bob sings, "Ride Sally Ride" in honor of the space shuttle.
4
Gomorrah
March 18, 1978
Warner theatre

Jerry's voice was going, but he more than makes up for it with feeling. Maria and Donna are sublime.
24
Cold Rain and Snow
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Second set homecoming rips! Nice Donna harmonies as well.
42
Desolation Row
July 19, 1990
Deer Creek Music Center

One of Brent's last shows and he does a great job on the keys. Healy tweaks Bob's voice for a spooky "Phantom of the Opera". A literary version from

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Alabama Getaway
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Great to jam to after drinking an entire pot of coffee. Rock and Roll with two capital "R's". Thank you sir may I have another!
Take A Step Back
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

The Healy one is the best one. Giants stadium was always a zoo.
Last Time
July 14, 1990
Foxboro Stadium

With all the weirdness going on, we believed that it was the last time. And when the news hit right after tour that Brent was gone, it truly hit home. Great foreboding version.
La Bamba
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Overheard post-show, Head One: "I can't believe Jerry sang in SPANISH!" Head Two: Well, his name IS Garcia, you know."
Samson and Delilah
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

It's almost like the energy spilled over so far, they had to add some extra drums in there just to keep everyone's minds intact. As much as I want to fast forward this, I never can. Crowd pleasing high energy indeed!