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Greatest Story Ever Told
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

Gritty Bobby vocals, good groove, great show.
6
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

If you haven't heard this one, check it out. One of the last truly great ones.
1
The Wheel
Oct. 27, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Absolutely gorgeoues version coming out of "Space." Jerry and Bruce blend together so well.
2
Queen Jane Approximately
June 11, 1992
Knickerbocker Arena

2
Wharf Rat
June 11, 1992
Knickerbocker Arena

Emotionally present version.

Comments

New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Another one I'd champion to be higher. This version has all the raunch of Brent versions and Vince is excellent here.
Foolish Heart
Dec. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Salt Lake City '95 is also up there.
The Race Is On
May 3, 1986
Cal Expo

Should be number one.
Easy Answers
Sept. 13, 1993
The Spectrum

I'll defend the "Terrapin," I think that one is deserving of praise and the jam is excellent. I don't think any of those songs are particularly poor, they well played but just feel tossed off, like a Vegas revue. There are certainly worse versions in 1994-95.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 13, 1993
The Spectrum

I'm giving this one yet another chance, and it's kind of clicking with me, but I think my main problem is that that acoustic tone Jerry had by this time does not work on this duo in particular. "Scarlet" feels anemic with that sort of tone. I'll give credit to Jerry flipping to a richer tone on "Fire," and if I were just rating "Fire" I'd upvote it, because his solos are very good. The vocals on "Scarlet" are pretty damn good for 1993.