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Queen Jane Approximately
Dec. 12, 1990
McNichols Arena

Nice Dylan double shot after "Maggie's Farm." Sparkly version.
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Mexicali Blues
Dec. 12, 1990
McNichols Arena

You know it's a good night when even this number shines.
3
Candyman
Dec. 12, 1990
McNichols Arena

Vibrant version with great guitar work from John Jerome.
3
Greatest Story Ever Told
Dec. 12, 1990
McNichols Arena

Rolls out of a colorful "Touch." Very tight version.
2
Not Fade Away
Dec. 12, 1990
McNichols Arena

Solid version to end the main set.

Comments

Morning Dew
March 27, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Let's really make an effort to get this one in the Top 5, it really does belong there. The pacing is perfect, and Jerry's playing is delicious.
Playin' In The Band
July 19, 1994
Deer Creek Music Center

Amazing version. Goes into deep space 9 real quick and beyond. Freakout central.
Loose Lucy
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Seriously guys, this should honestly be # 1. I'm not kidding. The slinky, full steam ahead versions from the 1990s' clobber the tame pre-break versions; it took what was essentially one of their most throwaway songs and turned it into a real crowd pleaser. The "Thank you for a real good time" refrain becomes as much a genuine message to the crowd as a double entendre within the context of the song. It's a completely different beast from the 1973-74 versions, a stronger, powerful, and frankly better one.
Let It Grow
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

One of the highlights of my all time favorite show.
Dark Star
Sept. 19, 1970
Fillmore East

i don't care what you say about 10/26/89. There is no scarier DS moment than the dead silence around the 8:30 mark here. And then later on it becomes the happiest DS ever. Freaky shit. Not to be missed