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Loser
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

The solo isn't quite perfect, but there's a lot of emotion in Jerry's playing.
2
Let It Grow
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Post-coma comeback show, Jerry plays hard and fast.
4
Big Railroad Blues
April 17, 1983
Meadowlands Arena

Another great 1980s' version.
2
Black Peter
Sept. 7, 1990
Richfield Coliseum

3
Foolish Heart
Sept. 10, 1990
The Spectrum

Fast, busy, but totally tight.

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Big Railroad Blues
Feb. 17, 1979
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

One of the few songs Keith wakes up for during this show, sadly.
Its All Over Now
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

It's a shame that the soundboard of this show is littered with problems. It only includes the last instrumental break and Bobby's reprise of the final verse, but it's wholly worth it regardless. Jerry is playing with relish and Bobby goes absolutely batshit as he sings the finale.
Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 26, 1989
Miami Arena

Jerry's broken voice adds so much to this one. Maybe it's just the show's overall reputation, but there's darkness even in this "BEW" (as opposed to the usual wistful melancholy that is the heart of the song).
Dark Star
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

Indeed! This one could just as well be counted as a legit instrumental "Dark Star" as opposed to just a jam. At nearly eight minutes, it's a fleshed out meditation on the song's main theme. It's not just a tease, the song's melody is all there.
Terrapin Station
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

Around 15 or 16 minutes in, Vince seems to jump in on the "Dark Star" teases.