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2
Cumberland Blues
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Fiery late day version.
3
Sugaree
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Very nice late day "Sugaree."
2
Maggie's Farm
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

1
Good Lovin'
Oct. 27, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Wild late version, with Bobby really going for it on the ending vocals. I love this fucking show so much.
3
Wharf Rat
Oct. 27, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

The early 1990s' performances of "Wharf Rat" sound so haunted, and this is a crimson colored scorcher with an almost spectral aura.

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