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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Very energetic version from a period when that wasn't a given.
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Stella Blue
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

A surprisingly powerful version, JG very passionate and on-top of it. Especially given it had to follow a LWTGH which fizzled into nothing.
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Black Throated Wind
March 25, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Very powerful Bobby on this one: his acoustic pairs nicely with strong vocals. And great support from the band & Hornsby as well.

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Cream Puff War
Nov. 19, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Incredible high-octane version.
Midnight Hour
Nov. 19, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

For my money this is *the* version of Midnight Hour, and also encapsulates the great spirit of the Acid Test-era Dead.
The Music Never Stopped
June 28, 1985
Hershey Park Stadium

Also surprised that this doesn't have more votes. When I was getting into tape trading I always used to hear this one touted as the "best Music ever," like it was a foregone conclusion.
Comes A Time
June 28, 1985
Hershey Park Stadium

Great version: emotional, and unexpected in the first set out of Bird Song.
Cassidy
Dec. 6, 1980
Mill Valley Recreation Center

Yes, it's a unique show! Right before this one of the kids yells out "Rock n Roll!" Garcia responds, "Well, this is kind of like rock n roll..."
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