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Ship of Fools
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

Soulful, muscular version.
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Mexicali Blues
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

Jerry plays fast and hot.
3
Crazy Fingers
April 3, 1989
Civic Arena

Lovely version from an underrated show. Nice harmonies from Brent especially and Jerry's solos sparkle.
2
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 17, 1992
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

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Ship of Fools
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

How is this not here? Smooth, emotive version with a soaring solo from Jerry. Bruce buttresses it beautifully. Top version.
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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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