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Feel Like A Stranger
March 18, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Super hot show opener, Jerry is here to PLAY! Speedy licks all over. Possibly the best first set of the year, although totally unknown show.
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Row Jimmy
March 18, 1992
The Spectrum

The very slow tempo that a lot of first set songs had in 1992 suits this one wonderfully.
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Bird Song
May 21, 1992
Cal Expo

Probably the most underrated version in the history of Bird Songs. Incredible jazzy jamming from Jerry that peaks extremely hard.
3
Row Jimmy
Feb. 27, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Just exactly perfect. Slow, emotive, and well-played. Jerry's old-man vocals fit this one perfectly.
3
Friend of the Devil
June 6, 1992
Rich Stadium

Strong Jerry solo here.
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Brokedown Palace
May 8, 1984
Silva Hall at the Hult Center

One of the heaviest Dead moments ever. Stunning version, Jerry's vocals are as strong as you've ever heard em
Looks Like Rain
April 14, 1985
Irvine Meadows

Solid version, and very interesting fuzzed out tone from Jerry in the end solo. Brent's doing some weird shit too. rather unknown and hot show
Uncle John's Band
June 8, 1980
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Ok come on folks even if just for the stunning first UJB this deserves more votes. Absolutely torn to bits in the outro and (very smooth) transition to playin.
Tennessee Jed
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Jerry screaming lyrics! hot hot hot version
The Music Never Stopped
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Super tight. Perfect re-entry from spaciness into the end jam. Jerry is on FIRE, Bob right along with him. Everyone always talks about the Wharf Rat>Sugar Mag and for good reason, but now that there's a very good AUD out there, no reason to not enjoy the whole show.
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