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7
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Best of the 80's or 90's, hands down. Picture perfect rendition: Vocals, jam fills, & finish.
6
The Other One
April 16, 1984
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Short but raging. Look beyond the length & enjoy for the fire within. Jerry attacks this from the get-go & it's awesome.
2
Truckin'
Dec. 12, 1993
San Diego Sports Arena

Anybody else hear a very distinctive riff of Steely Dan's "Black Friday" in the intro?
5
Sugar Magnolia
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Just listen & you will believe. End jam before SSDD is a tidal wave of sound & power & beauty. A true must hear.
7
Darkness Jam
June 6, 1970
Fillmore West

Just one jam theme among many. this should be called "Kitchen Sink" jam. Has so much & all so good
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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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