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Johnny B. Goode
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Ok, one more from this show.
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Eyes Of The World
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Jerry's solos are as meticulously crafted as a spider web. Fluid, soulful, energetic. Great mid-80s' "Eyes."
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Little Red Rooster
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Brent completely dominates this "Rooster."
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West L.A. Fadeaway
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Monster version that takes an already great show into 'epic' territory. Jerry sings and plays like a professional criminal here.
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Alabama Getaway
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

My favorite version from one of the best Dead shows I've ever heard. Jerry's on fire and the drummers are dynamite. Best one I've heard.
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Wharf Rat
Dec. 31, 1990
Coliseum Arena

By far, the spookiest, most haunted "Wharf Rat" I've ever heard. Jerry's voice is shot to shit but man is it effective. Great, great performance.
Wharf Rat
Nov. 3, 1991
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

This is a deeply haunting performance of "Wharf Rat." So much feeling. Goosebump material, one song where his tattered later voice really added depth.
Dark Star
July 13, 1984
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Man, this version is truly special; it balances the line between mellow and heavy so well; a smooth, after hours 'space lounge' kind of Dark Star. I guess it's not really a 'dark' star, more or like a mysterious star.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

I went into this just thinking that it was a 'great for 1994' version, but this one would kick ass in 1977. They really make the most out of the length here, it's powerful, creative and just endlessly exciting. I listened to it while sitting in traffic and time just floated by, I was so locked into it. Killer, killer version.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

How is this not Top 3? The tropical intro gives this one an incredibly unique vibe; the space jungle-y vibe people often attribute to different versions is perfectly conjured here. Pure engine music, everyone is firing on all cylinders. We need more 1983 shows.
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