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Jack Straw
Dec. 18, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Another great 1993 version to go with 6/11, 6/21, 8/22, 9/10. Jerry goes nutso.
2
Black Throated Wind
March 20, 1991
Capital Centre

Another song that roared back to life in 1991. Bobby always nails this one.
3
Feel Like A Stranger
March 20, 1991
Capital Centre

From a great run of shows. Jerry kills the jam.
2
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

The "Aiko" is here but not the "Woman Are Smarter"? Blasphemy.
6
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 10, 1993
Richfield Coliseum

A very spunky, sharp and well played version with Jerry on fire. He owns this whole first set.

Comments

Wang Dang Doodle
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

Bobby sings this one like a serial killer taunting a bound and gagged vixen. Pure carnally motivated evil blues swagger here. None better.
Good Lovin'
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

There may well be Pigpen led "GL"'s that are 'better,' per say. In fact, therecertainly are when it comes to many variants. However, the "La Bamba" interpolation gives this version a momentum few others have - especially Bobby ones. The band is obviously chomping at the bit to drop the bomb that is Jerry suddenly belting out "La Bamba," with fury to boot, and it pushes this version into legendary territory. Is it the fifth best ever in terms of technicality and other variables? Probably not, but I challenge anyone to name one below it that delivers in terms of pure excitement. It's my go-to "Good Lovin," and if that it's a felony, throw me in the jailhouse till the sun goes down.
Deal
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

Fantastic show.
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

I'm so glad this great show is getting some love these days. The Top 3 shows of 1994 all took place within less than two weeks of each other (10/1, 10/5, 10/14).
Deal
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

Longest Dead "Deal"?