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China Doll
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

This whole show just has it. The best versions of this song are played with patience into the bridge and the backgrounds are key. This ones a clinic.
10
China Doll
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Jam>space>drum>China Doll. Slow and mysterious as the song is meant to be played.
12
Aiko Aiko
Nov. 2, 1985
Richmond Coliseum

2 great shows in Richmond. 1 a DP the other could have been. Jerry brings the boys down to a hush before tha final chorus.
13
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Sept. 15, 1985
Devore Field

Very cool out of space version. Some wild effects in the intro.
34
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

DP33 version. Jerry coming unglued at the end. Energy!
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Comments

Deal
June 30, 1984
Indianapolis Sports and Music Center

Wow. The end jam is a marathon with very little interest to end.
Foolish Heart
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

Great version. Brent is lit up during the outtro.
Shakedown Street
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

Out fkn standing. It just is. The whole song. Brent follow of Jerry in the mid-song solo makes me smile.
Brokedown Palace
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Loved Brent's vocals and organ on this song. I do feel that 12/26/79 is the best ever. Over the years this song seemed to always be consistently good.
Believe It Or Not
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

No doubts. A beautiful version and it is the best. So very heartfelt and a great transition after the 3-headed monster that starts this 2nd set. Not sure why the song wasn't included on Built to Last or why it didn't stay in the lineup. Jerry had his reasons I'm sure.
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