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3
The Music Never Stopped
June 11, 1992
Knickerbocker Arena

Jerry drives this one to an incendiary peak.
2
Loose Lucy
June 11, 1992
Knickerbocker Arena

6
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Hard charging rocker from the first legendary post-Brent show. Best modern day version.
3
He's Gone
May 31, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Haunting version leading into Drums.
3
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
May 31, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Coming out of a solid "Scarlet -> Fire," this is a great version. Fun, bouncy, good singing from Bob.

Comments

Shakedown Street
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

This is the best Shakes down. I used to be on the Merriweather bandwagon and that version is still outstanding to me but this one is longer, stronger, and funkier. Just never lets up.
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 21, 1995
Delta Center

I'd be curious to see if there were any versions from 1995 that are better. This, "The Music Never Stopped" and "Truckin'" all received their last truly great renditions at this show.
Comes A Time
Sept. 16, 1991
Madison Square Garden

I love this "Comes a Time." So rich, mature and soulful. First one in awhile, I think.
Jack Straw
Sept. 14, 1991
Madison Square Garden

This is an excellent Jack Straw from a fantastic show that made Rolling Stone's list of best Dead shows.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

Listening to this one now, this is a great version. "Scarlet" is nice and laid back and the last 3 1/2 minutes before it enters "Fire" are quite beautiful. Then Jerry lays the heat down on "Fire."