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Cumberland Blues
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

Bruce makes this version. Great interplay between him and Jerry and a chargin', tight version overall. Amazing show.
2
One More Saturday Night
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Hoppin' version.
1
Good Lovin'
Jan. 10, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Comes charging so perfectly out of "Bertha." Fun version from a GREAT show.
4
Bertha
Jan. 10, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Galloping, tight version. Good interplay from everyone involved. One of thew few tunes Keith really came alive during his last two years with the band
3
Truckin'
June 21, 1980
West High Auditorium

Can't believe this one isn't on here! Jumpin' hot version from the best show of the year.

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