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Picasso Moon
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

Not a fan of this song but this version has spunk to spare. Still better when it was called "Hell in a Bucket."
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Turn On Your Love Light
Sept. 22, 1993
Madison Square Garden

The Dave Murray "Love Light"! Also, James Cotton lays down the harp for an extra bluesy feel. Really spry, energetic version from a great show.
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Uncle John's Band
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Brent is on fire here.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Rollicking good fun on NYE.
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Big Railroad Blues
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

Ass Kicker. 1985 was very kind to "Big Railroad Blues."
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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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