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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.
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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.
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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.
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Dancin' in the Streets
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Probably the best, definitely the highlight of a classic first set, a gigantic part of why this show is historic. When the jam takes off, it soars! All '77 versions are great, but this one is ridiculous! Perfect for folks unfamiliar with the Dead for sure. Need to say, 5/2/70 is still insanely brilliant and hot (like the second half of Good Lovin' that night, when they soar out of those drums... I do enjoy plugging the Harpur College version, still can't believe the Good Lovin' is still under 50 votes... can't believe this one is under 100) And it's true, the Primal versions and the '77 (etc.) versions should almost be listed separately... VERY DIFFERENT BEASTS.
Aiko Aiko
Sept. 14, 1982
University of Virginia

One of the best ever....
Bertha
Sept. 14, 1982
University of Virginia

Second set closer!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 14, 1982
University of Virginia

A beauty to start a super second set, after a fantastic first set!! In other words... Great show!!!
Black Peter
May 10, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Wow. As great (or GRATE!) a show as any those last ten years.
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