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El Paso
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Tight reading of this classic.
2
Not Fade Away
March 24, 1993
Dean Smith Center

Very hot version. Gets bogged down in too many bop-bops, but the mid-jam is fiery at this great 1993 show.
6
Black Throated Wind
May 12, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Another great 1991 version. On the new 30 Days of Dead for 2019 along with a smoking "Deal."
6
Morning Dew
June 26, 1994
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

In no way does this compare to the Mount Rushmore version on 3/27/94, but a solid take with a very good finale.
6
The Other One
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Coming out of Bob's "Bob Star" rap. Not the leanest, meanest, longest or most jammed out version, but good in its own way and Jerry does some work.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 4, 1991
Richfield Coliseum

I'm going to throw some more praise at this version; this one excites like few others. That this one is languishing with 15 votes while 9/13/93 and 3/23/95 have 40+ is obscene. Jerry plays three different solos and they all roar. This one is up there with the absolute best of them.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 17, 1994
Madison Square Garden

I hate to rain on everyone's parade, but this version is just long; it's mostly just some competent noodling. There's no moment where the band hit a good groove or Jerry let loose on guitar that made me smile and go, 'wow, they're bringing it right now.' I will say that Jerry's vocals are exceptionally clear for the period, but that's it.
Turn On Your Love Light
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

This version is excellent. Very fast and inspired.
The Same Thing
May 27, 1993
Cal Expo

Definitely the best post-12/28/91 bustout, but agreed that it's nowhere near in the same league.
The Same Thing
Dec. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Just wanted to throw some sugar on this one; this is in the Top 5 best individual song performances post-Brent. It's dark, spooky, and has the perfect vibe. The second set pre-Drums for this show has such a fantastic flow to it.
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