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Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Rager!
2
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Perfect cap to a mammoth set list.
8
Terrapin Station
May 12, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Such a great version. The outro jam is excellent.
5
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

Can't believe I didn't post this one from this epic show. Killer. The drummers are on fire!
1
Sugar Magnolia
Dec. 6, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Somewhat clumsily finds its way out of "Scarlet" but this one has spunk! Split with "Sunshine Daydream" later on.

Comments

Morning Dew
March 27, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Let's really make an effort to get this one in the Top 5, it really does belong there. The pacing is perfect, and Jerry's playing is delicious.
Playin' In The Band
July 19, 1994
Deer Creek Music Center

Amazing version. Goes into deep space 9 real quick and beyond. Freakout central.
Loose Lucy
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Seriously guys, this should honestly be # 1. I'm not kidding. The slinky, full steam ahead versions from the 1990s' clobber the tame pre-break versions; it took what was essentially one of their most throwaway songs and turned it into a real crowd pleaser. The "Thank you for a real good time" refrain becomes as much a genuine message to the crowd as a double entendre within the context of the song. It's a completely different beast from the 1973-74 versions, a stronger, powerful, and frankly better one.
Let It Grow
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

One of the highlights of my all time favorite show.
Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

i don't care what you say about 10/26/89. There is no scarier DS moment than the dead silence around the 8:30 mark here. And then later on it becomes the happiest DS ever. Freaky shit. Not to be missed