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Uncle John's Band
March 27, 1995
The Omni

Talk about a sleeper...along with the "PITB" before it, this is probably the last time the Grateful Dead really went the distance in terms of jamming.
3
Promised Land
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

Searing work from Brent in a typically strong 1989 version. Surprised this was represented from a legendary show.
5
Sugar Magnolia
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

Rockin' version from the summer of '89.
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Space
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

Creepy crawly version with lots of different themes and moods just like all good Spaces.
4
Playin' In The Band
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Not exceptionally long but still a very good version. Phil's great here.
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Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1993
Cal Expo

Listened to this today because I forgot how damn good this was. From end to end, this one absolutely kills with no fat or fatigue; every section is intricate, interesting and flows seamlessly from one section to another. Jerry is perfect throughout, Phil is a beast, and even Vince adds some tasteful coloring that's among his best contributions to the band. An absolute beast.
Fire On The Mountain
July 3, 1994
Shoreline Amphitheatre

This one needs some serious upvoting. Even for a year that featured some outstanding FOTM's, this one is especially fantastic coming out of a strong for the era "Eyes." As mentioned, it's very chill and patient and has more in common with versions such as 5/21/77 or the Egypt '78 versions. The way they really work their way into the main riff with a mellow, beautiful intro, and it allows it build some serious density as Jerry goes off in the solos. Weir is also providing some fantastic work throughout. The segue into "Box" is perfect. What a pre-Drums: Samson -> Eyes -> Fire -> Box -> Terrapin.
Fire On The Mountain
July 3, 1994
Shoreline Amphitheatre

This one is is surprisingly excellent. Great groove and far less rushed than other 1994 versions.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

Just wanted to remind everyone that this is a monster version completely worthy of the monster number of votes it has.
One More Saturday Night
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

This one may have usurped Rockpalast 1981 as my favorite post-EU72 version. Bobby's raging at the mic and him and Jerry are firing off delicious licks left and right. This one blows away Cornel.
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