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One More Saturday Night
Dec. 18, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Really fun, rocking version to close out what's really an excellent show. Top 5 of 1993.
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Loose Lucy
Oct. 13, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Spunky version from the first night of the last MSG run. Jerry is alert, singing with confidence and playing extremely well.
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Easy Answers
Dec. 18, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Fuck this song, but the entire show is now represented. Decent Jerry leads.
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When I Paint My Masterpiece
Dec. 18, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Lovely version of the Dylan classic. Jerry plays some great leads and his acoustic tone works extremely well here.
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Way To Go Home
Dec. 18, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Not the biggest fan of this song, but this is a good version with a strong Jerry solo.

Comments

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.