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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."
4
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.
1
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Brent is on fire here.
1
Turn On Your Love Light
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Rollicking good fun on NYE.
4
Big Railroad Blues
June 16, 1985
Greek Theater

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

Comments

Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

People pay so much attention to the Kesey rap, it's easy to ignore that this "Dark Star" itself is pretty spectacular: very spacey meltdown. Also, the last split version and the last one where both verses were played in the same show.
Let It Grow
Oct. 31, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Excellent version.
The Other One
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

Did we just declare war? Phil's bombs are frightening here. Monster version.
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 16, 1994
Sports Arena

Just listened to this one last night. This one should be way higher. A truly out there version; this is the "Estimated" equivalent of the Miami '89 "Dark Star." It's terrifying at points.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 8, 1992
Richfield Coliseum

This is an absolutely fantastic late day China Cat -> Rider and should be way higher. It just ROARS!