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Truckin'
March 28, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Powerful Truckin' opener. Start to another one of those slinky 85 combos -- Truckin'>SS>High Time
5
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

I used to love 'bama openers. I think the Dead may have liked Maine just a bit.
17
The Weight
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

Awesome way to end a Jam of a day for sure.
41
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

My 2nd favorite ever. Beautiful vocals.
31
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Wow. This is not a fan favorite category. Anyway best Knockin' ever.
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Comments

All Along the Watchtower
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Post drums the band is so focused on everything. Jerry was all over this version.
High Time
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Oh yeah this is a great high time, with that outdoor summer sound.
High Time
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Indeed. Really good version, excellent tempo changes in this song combo.
Box of Rain
July 12, 1990
Robert F. Kennedy Stadium

Crystal version here. It is vocally and musically pleasing. Then the set went to Goo.
Box of Rain
June 10, 1990
Cal Expo

This is the most beautiful version. Background vocals are exceptional here and that is not a poke. The whole song is just executed.
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