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Ship of Fools
Oct. 27, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Easy song to overlook (I had no idea I forgot to submit it as I love this show), but this is a good one.
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Jack Straw
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center
Surprised not to see this one; killer start to one of the year's best shows.
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Beat it on Down The Line
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden
I often think of this one as a throwaway, but this version flat out kicks ass. Great solo from Jerry. These shows at MSG smoked.
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Black Peter
June 11, 1993
Buckeye Lake Music Center
Great version from one the best 1993 shows. Jerry's vocals are excellent and the outro jam smokes.
3
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina
Seriously funky version with great work from Jer.
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Uncle John's Band
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum
It wasn't wholly consistent (the 10/7 Spectrum show and the Cap shows were not great), but man, when Autumn '94 was on, it was ON. Boston and MSG were both fantastic that year. 10/1, 10/5 and the first three MSG shows especially.
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum
Get this one way up there. Incredible version from a killer show.
Uncle John's Band
Feb. 27, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium
1993-94 was a very good time period for UJB. This version is quite nice, and worthy of a vote, not least of all for the "Supplication" tease. That said, I think 12/18/1993 and 10/5/1994 are better, especially the latter with an absolutely batshit spooky meltdown.
Shakedown Street
April 2, 1995
The Pyramid
I'm gonna make a bold statement and say this "Shakedown Street" is on par with the 3/27 "Dew" and the MSG "Scarlet -> Fire" from 1994; while "Shakedown" historically isn't regarded as having the depth of either of those two, this version is definitely another performance that can hang in any era. From the get-go, this baby shoots the fuck out of the gate like a rocket and reaches a peak as good any they've ever hit. They play this with an energy that's far more on par with the coke fuelled 1984-85 period than the lethargy of 1995. Yes, Jerry muffs the words, but he does that on a prime era versions, too. Give this one a listen and don't let knock you on the ass too hard. This is top shelf, finely aged Dead.
Morning Dew
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center
I don't know how this is as low as it is, and with very mixed reviews thus far. If you like your "Dews" with sheer, unbridled, apocalyptic intensity, this one is way up there. Spectacular version, and yes, Phil just craters it throughout.
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