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Stella Blue
Feb. 6, 1989
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Dynamics is the hallmark of the dead and this Stella, while not among the all-time greats, displays their range well, especially the final refrain
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He's Gone
Oct. 14, 1988
Miami Arena

Solid with Birdsong-esque tease
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Big River
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Builds to wholesome Keith and Jer goodness
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Stella Blue
Sept. 19, 1972
Roosevelt Stadium

Jer's voice and guitar full of passion. Brings it all back home after a great stretch of tasty jams.
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Stella Blue
Dec. 30, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Hidden Gem
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Tennessee Jed
Dec. 16, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

JG wrings the pinch harmonics for all they're worth after the "kicked my dog" lyric. Overall really hot, well-played, feelin'-it version.
Stella Blue
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Very sweet jam after the final refrain with the whole band feeding off each other. As the OP states this one will get overlooked because of the quality of the recording but you can feel the emotion reach through the low fidelity!
Stella Blue
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Interesting how JG seems to be trying out a new melody for the beginning of the verses on this still somewhat early rendition - before they recorded it for Wake of the Flood.
Big Boss Man
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Truer to the Jimmy Reed original with Jerry singing. Matt Kelly sitting in on harp probably inspired this bust-out.
Morning Dew
Sept. 9, 1991
MSG

Surprised this one doesn't get more love. Felt like MSG was a spaceship about to lift off!
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