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6
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.

Comments

Shakedown Street
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

Brent's official takeover of the band
Ship of Fools
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Jerry's voice. Wow. This version is basically studio ready. Phil drops a few well-timed bombs. Just a sweet version all around.
Little Red Rooster
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

This is a class A rock and roll solo for the Jer Ber in this version. Wow! '81 was tight as it gets tight.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 8, 1979
Capitol Center

The B3 solo in Fire - love it. Could of used more of that actually. Great stuff.
Sugar Magnolia
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

If this version doesnt have you smiling, I dont know what to tell you. The energy from every member of the band is palpable, Brent's keys, Phil's bombs, the drummers thunder rolls, Garcias fills and Bobby's vocals with high energy screaming, comes together and makes this one a must listen to for all Heads.