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Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
June 17, 1994
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Smooth as they come. Clean lines and nice Vince contributions.
1
Saint of Circumstance
June 17, 1994
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Part of a "rain" set, this version has great energy and features Phil dropping a stadium-vibrating bomb.
4
Bird Song
May 15, 1993
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Phil takes over the middle section. Highlight of the show.
2
Throwing Stones
June 1, 1991
Los Angeles Coliseum

Bobby's fired up, the band is tight.
2
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Sweet and soulful, it cleared the storm clouds and was accompanied by a double rainbow.
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Comments

Death Don't Have No Mercy
Sept. 29, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Simply stunning. Not sure why I never stumbled over this gem before. The solo comes out of nowhere on a night when nothing else played is in the same ballpark.
Foolish Heart
Dec. 28, 1990
Coliseum Arena

Should be tied for the top, fantastic outro jam. Video is available of this one and you can see how Jerry is super-engaged and into it.
Black Throated Wind
June 17, 1994
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Very clean and tight version that chugs along consistently.
Jack Straw
Jan. 7, 1979
Seattle Center Coliseum

This version sizzles and deserves many more votes. A likely victim of the fact that it's only available on a mediocre quality audience tape.
Foolish Heart
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

There's video and you can just see that this is a band that's happy, connected and absolutely locked in. Should be #1.
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