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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.

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New Potato Caboose
March 29, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Incredible mellow start that just ramps up throughout the song. Phil is definitely leading this march.
Loser
March 24, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

There are certain songs that are enhanced by the aging in Jerry's voice. This is definitely one of them. It really sounds like a down on his luck man coming from a sad place but still hoping for one last break of luck. And Jerry's interaction with Brent on this Version is amazing.
Sugar Magnolia
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

Of all the split versions of Sugar Mag/Sunshine, this one has to be the best. Awesome energy on the Sugar Mag side. Brent's key work is phenomenal!
Dark Star
July 13, 1984
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

An absolutely great version! An encore to a killer show and during a lunar eclipse! What more do you want? And Jerry's voice sounding older and raspier gives it a different feel than the late 60's, early 70's versions. Not only that but over 15 minutes as an encore!? This version is just amazing on many levels.
Sugar Magnolia
July 13, 1984
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

And Brent is absolutely killing it. That triple key swipe after the "walk around" line will always bring me back to this version.
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