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Picasso Moon
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

Not a fan of this song but this version has spunk to spare. Still better when it was called "Hell in a Bucket."
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Turn On Your Love Light
Sept. 22, 1993
Madison Square Garden

The Dave Murray "Love Light"! Also, James Cotton lays down the harp for an extra bluesy feel. Really spry, energetic version from a great show.
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Uncle John's Band
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Brent is on fire here.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Rollicking good fun on NYE.
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Big Railroad Blues
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

Ass Kicker. 1985 was very kind to "Big Railroad Blues."

Comments

Crazy Fingers
May 29, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

The more I listen the more this becomes maybe my favorite post-Brent version. cgarces, I remember you mentioning you're not big on this song, but I'd be curious to hear your take on this version.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 31, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

This could use a couple of daps. Best version of a year that was not the best for the band or this duo. Not an unmitigated classic, but still very good.
The Other One
March 27, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

This "Other One" is such a delicious appetizer for the main course that is the "Dew." Listen up, this is explosive.
Candyman
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

No debate on this one. Beautiful.
High Time
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

One of the best. Sweet as honey. Jerry sounds a little sharp vocally but I don't look to the Dead for perfection or shit like that. The passion is all there.