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Dear Mr. Fantasy
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

How is this not on here already? The Warlocks show from Virginia is the ultimate version of Dear Mr. Fantasy.
6
Cosmic Charlie
Feb. 15, 1969
Electric Factory

This version is dominated more by Pig's harmonica than the guitars. Still an awesome version.
11
Way To Go Home
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Solid version of this song on a night when the boys were really connected. No matter how you feel about Vince, this is a great song!
1
Queen Jane Approximately
May 19, 1992
Cal Expo

Just a crisp version. Great show, great venue, great version.
12
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Aug. 16, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

The only Scarlet>Victim>Fire. What a way to kick off a second set. Incredible jams that just kept rolling. One of the best of the late Dead era.

Comments

Eyes Of The World
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Corals, totally agree! I was just listening to this tonight while stuck in traffic and almost hit the car in front of me while rocking out to that last jam!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

What is the thematic jam at the end of China? Is it Mind Left Body, Feeling Groovy, or something else that I have heard referenced but can't yet identify by ear?
Big River
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

An absolute ass-kicker!
Eyes Of The World
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Jerry is definitely taking the lead here but the notes that Bobby, Keith, and Phil are hitting are so spot on to accompany that journey that Jerry is leading that it just really takes your breath away. An almost perfect version. Great call!
Estimated Prophet
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Jerry's playing is so intense, it almost seems angry. Keith's key work is fantastic, especially in the energetic middle jam. Awesome transition into Eyes. Definitely deserves more votes but picking a favorite Estimated/Eyes from the 70's is like trying to name the favorite one of your kids.
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