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5
Saint of Circumstance
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

My favorite stand-alone version. This one absolutely rocks.
1
Big Railroad Blues
March 8, 1992
Capital Centre

Great work from Bruce and Vince. Not the flashiest for Jerry, but he's still good here.
4
Truckin'
April 1, 1990
The Omni

How did this one not make it up? This a full steam ahead rock and roll explosion that never lets up.
3
Ship of Fools
Aug. 6, 1989
Cal Expo

This one of the most underrated shows of their best year. This is a gorgeous "SOF" with a gold standard Jerry solo.
1
Ramble On Rose
Aug. 4, 1989
Cal Expo

Funky, tight version with Brent especially on fire.

Comments

Morning Dew
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Absolutely gorgeous version. Has the majesty of something like "Terrapin" while maintaining the song's apocalyptic intensity.
Shakedown Street
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Tight and crispy from an amazing show.
Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

This version is incredible. The Egypt shows are incredibly uneven, but the Ollin -> Fire -> Aiko is absolutely fucking awesome.
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

I have to agree that Vince's synth sax sounds really jarring against Branford's much better playing on an actual friggin' saxophone. Shame, because the jam is otherwise absolute aces.
Let It Grow
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

I've been on a kick with "LIG" lately....this one left me breathless.