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Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 3, 1994
Boston Garden

"Beat It" beat it after this one. Abrupt, sloppy lead-in but the song itself is tight and enthusiastic.
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Hell in a Bucket
June 21, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

I was shocked not to see this one from the famous PPV solstice broadcast.
2
Bertha
June 25, 1992
Soldier Field

Phil's all over this one. Really urgent upbeat version.
2
Hell in a Bucket
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Great opener for Vince's second show. Jerry's solos are rippin' and Bob's possessed. Nice subtle work from Vinny.
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Jack Straw
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

Surprised this ain't here. Lyrically perfect (another Clive ad lib from Bobby) and Jerry kills the transition jam.
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Comments

Passenger
Oct. 19, 1981
Sports Palace

Brent works so perfectly on this song.
Terrapin Station
June 23, 1993
Deer Creek Music Center

I'm gonna have to agree with an earlier post that the "Terrapin" itself is not that great, that Jerry's vocals are off and the song never catches fire. But the jam...this is as good as anything they've ever pulled off. It's dangerous, mysterious, rocking and completely volcanic.
St. Stephen
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

It says a lot when a song so closely associated with the Dead's psychedelic period (1969-70) has a version from almost 10 years later ahead of it, but this one deserves it. A hard charging, creative and just plain awesome "St. Stephen."
Terrapin Station
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

An outstanding late "Terrapin." I think one thing people don't talk up enough at this show is Jerry's vocals. His 'old man' tone aside, his singing is very strong throughout. Obviously, the belting on "So Many Roads" and "Stella Blue" is super powerful, but this "Terrapin" is really something special thanks to Jerry's delivery. It's a song that was often riddled with miscues and forgotten lyrics post-Brent, but this one has Jerry on target and his phrasing is super creative and clever during "Lady with a Fan." Fantastic playing throughout. Vince is excellent here.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 12, 1981
Greek Theater

This "Eyes" goes into a dark place towards the end that I never heard in other versions. Creative, spooky stuff that flows well into "Drums."
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