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Ramble On Rose
Aug. 6, 1989
Cal Expo

1989 was a banner year for this song. Brent is on fire and Jerry is, well, Jerry. Killer version.
2
The Wheel
Feb. 17, 1979
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

The symbolism of playing this one at Keith & Donna's last show makes this one significant. Great version.
2
Don't Ease Me In
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

Looe, fun version. Love Brent's solo.
3
Its All Over Now
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

Really strong version. Jerry's vocals are particularly sharp and playful here. Bobby and Brent deliver big here.

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"?