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Black Peter
Sept. 25, 1981
Stabler Arena

After 10/29/77 this should be your go-to BP. Emotion oozes and Jer shreds the outro.
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Beat it on Down The Line
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

A breezy bouncin' bubbly Bobby Beat it...best of the 90's.
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El Paso
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

Jerry in serious bluegrass mode. Most country-westernized version ever. At the end Phil sez "Thanks, Texans" even tho' they're in NYC. Awesome version
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Let It Grow
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Hornsby gets on board in a big way & Jerry jazzes up the jam sections. Weir slashes away & sings w/passion. Strong candidate for Best of the 90's.
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Desolation Row
April 17, 1987
Irvine Meadows

This song was only as good as Bobby was committed to it, and on this night he was 100% in Dylan-idoling mode. Gorgeous rendeition, lovingly sung.
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Comments

Cassidy
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Yes! Crisp, clean winner with great grungy rhythm provided by Bob and a patient, colorful jam section. Not sure why this show has been largely ignored prior to the official release--maybe that'll change now--it sure should.
Valley Road
Oct. 30, 1990
Wembley Arena

Jerry backing Bruce's vocals is worth the price of admission on this one but the whole thing is a raucous joy.One of Bruce's greatest songs done up Dead style. Sweet indeed.
He's Gone
March 21, 1994
Richfield Coliseum

love the acoustic approach--the fuzz guitar accents throughout, Jer's soulful vocals, Phil & Vince's super fun back-ups, & of course the extended jam is the icing on this fine 90s HG cake. The Stella from this show steals the spotlight but don't sleep on this one--this and 12/28/90 are my favorites of the 90s
They Love Each Other
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry really does go the extra mile and then some on the solo--worth it for that long winding river journey alone but the rest of the band keeps pace and it's just a great one overall--easy to forget there were some splendid renditions of this tune in '82 & as Orange Tango points out there's a distinct JGB feel to it as well.
They Love Each Other
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry really does go the extra mile and then some on the solo--worth it for that long winding river journey alone but the rest of the band keeps pace and it's just a great one overall--easy to forget there were some splendid renditions of this tune in '82 & as Orange Tango points out there's a distinct JGB feel to it as well.
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