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6
Uncle John's Band
March 27, 1995
The Omni

Talk about a sleeper...along with the "PITB" before it, this is probably the last time the Grateful Dead really went the distance in terms of jamming.
3
Promised Land
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

Searing work from Brent in a typically strong 1989 version. Surprised this was represented from a legendary show.
5
Sugar Magnolia
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

Rockin' version from the summer of '89.
1
Space
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

Creepy crawly version with lots of different themes and moods just like all good Spaces.
5
Playin' In The Band
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Not exceptionally long but still a very good version. Phil's great here.

Comments

Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

A perfect version. Smooth as silk with great energy.
Morning Dew
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

cgarces, would love to get your opinion on this one as well as 5/31/92. I know you are the biggest champion of 3/27/94 (and I agree that it's a Top 5 all timer), but I think these two are spectacular in their own right.
West L.A. Fadeaway
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Always thought this version was a bit rushed (as I did "Jack Straw" and "Ramble On Rose").
Turn On Your Love Light
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Very fun, peppy latter day "Lovelight."
Corrina
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Jerry with that chicken grease funk during the jam....cool stuff. Generally speaking, I'm coming around to "Corrina." It's not a masterpiece, but it has a good groove and overall it's a good, if not great song. Compared to "Wave the Wind" or Vince's schlock, it's a damn-near masterpiece. It at least sounded unique enough to give the band credit for trying something new.