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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

Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

I don't know. It's a little too Disco-Dead for what is, ostensibly, a country song and Bobby flubs a few of the lyrics. I'll take 8-21-1972. Just my opinion.
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Definitely my favorite. "Grabbed a bottle, racked him in the jaw" line is awesome.
Terrapin Station
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Is it Mickey on a xylophone or a secondary synth for Brent that hits those diamond-like drops of musical goodness throughout "Lady With a Fan"? Really good version. Maybe not best ever, but really freaking good!
Estimated Prophet
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

The outro jam with Jerry forcing the band to keep up to his pace is awesome. Just picked this show up with the May '77 box. Excited to see what else I'm in for.
Throwing Stones
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

An amazing version that ends an amazing show. Get the whole show on tape if you can. It is absolutely amazing.
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