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10
Black Peter
Sept. 25, 1981
Stabler Arena

After 10/29/77 this should be your go-to BP. Emotion oozes and Jer shreds the outro.
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Beat it on Down The Line
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

A breezy bouncin' bubbly Bobby Beat it...best of the 90's.
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El Paso
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

Jerry in serious bluegrass mode. Most country-westernized version ever. At the end Phil sez "Thanks, Texans" even tho' they're in NYC. Awesome version
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Let It Grow
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Hornsby gets on board in a big way & Jerry jazzes up the jam sections. Weir slashes away & sings w/passion. Strong candidate for Best of the 90's.
4
Desolation Row
April 17, 1987
Irvine Meadows

This song was only as good as Bobby was committed to it, and on this night he was 100% in Dylan-idoling mode. Gorgeous rendeition, lovingly sung.
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Cold Rain and Snow
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Jerry's vocals are in prime form as well in this stellar year...good moment for a great song. This is not long after they slowed the temp down a bit from the original speedy late 60's versions.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Really glad you guys checked it out. 10/29/77 is my all-time #1 favorite Dead show ever, with this version of "Eyes" as the top highlight.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 30, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Very underrated. Transition jam contains numerous hints of MLB/Feelin' Groovy Jams before melting into a spot-on "Fire." Last Garcia solo before final verse is for the ages. Highly recommended, nice choice.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

A great "clean" version. Very deliberate with on-the-beat flourishes, especially from Brent. If you like 'em precise and professional, this one shines.
St. Stephen
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Agree w/you, YoungHead. Check out the 10/29/77 I recommended here. It's all subjective, of course, but while 5/8/77 is a fine show, I think there are a number of overrated songs in it, inc. the scarlet>fire and this Stephen. (Not that it's BAD--but best ever? I have to say 'no')
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