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New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Not as strong as later versions with Vince but Jerry takes a hot solo.
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Friend of the Devil
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Vince's first FOTD is excellent. He sits back and adds some nice, subtle fills while Jerry's sharp, articulate riffs take center stage.
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They Love Each Other
Nov. 25, 1983
Cleveland Music Hall

If we can post JGB performances, I feel compelled to post this motherfucker of a TLEO.
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Sugaree
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Vince's first at his second ever show. One of the best of the 1990s'.
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Black Peter
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Jerry's vocals are great here.
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Wharf Rat
Dec. 31, 1990
Coliseum Arena

By far, the spookiest, most haunted "Wharf Rat" I've ever heard. Jerry's voice is shot to shit but man is it effective. Great, great performance.
Wharf Rat
Nov. 3, 1991
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

This is a deeply haunting performance of "Wharf Rat." So much feeling. Goosebump material, one song where his tattered later voice really added depth.
Dark Star
July 13, 1984
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Man, this version is truly special; it balances the line between mellow and heavy so well; a smooth, after hours 'space lounge' kind of Dark Star. I guess it's not really a 'dark' star, more or like a mysterious star.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

I went into this just thinking that it was a 'great for 1994' version, but this one would kick ass in 1977. They really make the most out of the length here, it's powerful, creative and just endlessly exciting. I listened to it while sitting in traffic and time just floated by, I was so locked into it. Killer, killer version.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

How is this not Top 3? The tropical intro gives this one an incredibly unique vibe; the space jungle-y vibe people often attribute to different versions is perfectly conjured here. Pure engine music, everyone is firing on all cylinders. We need more 1983 shows.
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