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Candyman
March 13, 1992
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry is on point in the first set. Excellent version with mournful vocals, crisp effected guitars, and strong Vince. Recommended!
2
Black Peter
Sept. 12, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Beautiful! The pain is there, but Jerry is lucid and feeling it. Flows nicely into Throwing Stones
3
Row Jimmy
Sept. 12, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Excellent mid-80s version. Jerry is very lucid in this show, heartfelt and floaty version.
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Throwing Stones
Sept. 12, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Love this version. Not jammed out, but incredibly delivered and fun.
10
Looks Like Rain
July 13, 1989
RFK Stadium

very well performed. Re-master on the RFK boxset is sublime. Someone is triggering dramatic thunderstorm sound effects around the 7:00 mark.
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Bird Song
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

when you listen to the Good Ol Grateful Dead podcast they always say that Bird Song is the Dark Star of the 80s. This version is the fist version your should scope to verify this thesis.
Bird Song
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

chef's kiss
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
March 7, 1981
Cole Field House

all timer - hot AF incendiary improv
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 26, 1990
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

an all time G.O.A.T.
The Music Never Stopped
March 23, 1992
The Palace

Truly a hidden gem. First jam has a wonderful MIDI flute solo from Jerry, but it's the outro jam that really shines. It straight up sounds like Jerry shredding over a Sega Genesis / Sonic the Hedgehog / Green Hill Zone backdrop. Some of the most video-game-like tones from Vince. Phil is also getting down... getting down REALLY HARD... if not a little bit out of rhythm. Can't claim this is the best or tightest ever, but it is one of the more unique versions you'll ever hear.
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