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Stella Blue
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

How so badly I wish he could just dust off those old rusty strings just one more time!
4
Terrapin Station
Oct. 8, 1984
The Centrum

A sweet first set opener that they don't seem to want to let got of. The jam at the end just carries on nicely and keeps building.
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Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Great version! The second half has some amazing organ work.
3
Mama Tried
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

This was the first version I heard sung by someone other than Merle Haggard. It's been my favorite version ever since.
3
The Other One
July 13, 1985
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Great version out of what can only be describes as a weird set. Stand alone Fire in the first set? Cryptical>Other One after The Wheel?
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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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