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Stella Blue
June 22, 1992
Star Lake Amphitheater

Jerry's guitar scorches throughout, with genuine pin drop moments, followed by sweeping beauty. Coda laments for Stella are short but sweet.
4
Let It Grow
March 27, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

Surprised it's not here. Epic show, one of the best of the 80s.
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Standing On The Moon
June 8, 1994
Cal Expo

You will miss Jerry. Insanely great.
4
Althea
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

Surprised this ain't here. Builds nicely.
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Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 18, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

All about that Sunshine Daydream.

Comments

Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
May 12, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Fantastic 91 Franklin’s!!!
Sugaree
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Ah geez. This is a ridiculous Sugaree.
Bertha
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Totally bananas Bertha!! The transition out of Miracle is savage, all part of a gonzo post-drums jam to end a truly brilliant show!!!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

When we listen to this version it brings us right back…. sorta like another variation on the way they sounded nearly every time we heard them play China-Rider in the 1980s….in other words, China-Rider would somehow manage to take some soaring unexpected twists and turns and still always be roaring and urgent and pure bliss…just like this. If that makes any sense!!?!!?
Stella Blue
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Yes!! Gorgeous and lush!! Fantastic show!