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Spanish Jam
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

This Spanish Jam building out of Space on the heels of a MASSIVE thunder and lightning storm is absolutely breathtaking. Best of the '90s.
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Mind Left Body Jam
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

I argue this chunk of music containing the MLB jam after Truckin' is some of the best music the Grateful Dead have ever played. Bar none
5
It Must Have Been The Roses
April 11, 1988
Joe Louis Arena

About as heavy an emotional delivery as you'll ever get. This one digs DEEP.
4
Throwing Stones
Oct. 3, 1987
Shoreline Amphitheatre

'87 is full of tight versions, but this is about as rock solid as they come. Roaring climax!
2
Tennessee Jed
May 10, 1986
Frost Amphitheatre

Jerry absolutely lays into this one. God what a NASTY solo!
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Bird Song
June 2, 1995
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Total brain-fry meltdown! Amazing gem from an admittedly rough year.
Brokedown Palace
March 25, 1986
The Spectrum

If you want a version where Jerry's voice is cracked with sorrow, loneliness, wisdom, and heart wrenching emotion...well here you go. Try not to cry.
Dark Star
July 7, 1969
Piedmont Park

Criminally underrated. One of my all time favorite Dark Stars
China Doll
Sept. 2, 1985
Zoo Amphitheater

This version is as good as any from the '80s. Jerry's ending solo is phenomenal! And his voice is haunting. What a powerful version.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 30, 1984
Indianapolis Sports and Music Center

This version has something special going on. Very Earthy and almost spacey, but with a ton of fire and grit! Summer '84 is so darn underrated.
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