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Saint of Circumstance
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

My favorite stand-alone version. This one absolutely rocks.
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Big Railroad Blues
March 8, 1992
Capital Centre

Great work from Bruce and Vince. Not the flashiest for Jerry, but he's still good here.
4
Truckin'
April 1, 1990
The Omni

How did this one not make it up? This a full steam ahead rock and roll explosion that never lets up.
3
Ship of Fools
Aug. 6, 1989
Cal Expo

This one of the most underrated shows of their best year. This is a gorgeous "SOF" with a gold standard Jerry solo.
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Ramble On Rose
Aug. 4, 1989
Cal Expo

Funky, tight version with Brent especially on fire.
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Comments

Aiko Aiko
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

One of my favorite Dead live performances of all. Such energy. So glad it I have the honor of letting it edge 3/18/95; that version is fun, but this one manages to be both fun and loose as well as tight and intense. I adore this performance.
Dark Star
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

The end of the first half when they start to transition into "Saint of Circumstance" is so hauntingly beautiful. "Saint" seems like a bizarre choice for "Dark Star" to segue into, but it leads so some spectacular work from Hornsby, who also shines on the second half. Phil is a beast throughout.
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1995
Memorial Stadium

Not the best "Playin'," but man Phil is ON FIRE for this one.
Dark Star
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Beast version. They were really on fire this night.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

This is the version where I really feel in love with this pairing. Super jammed out and rockin'.
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