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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

This is a great version from a great show.
4
Brokedown Palace
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

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Spoonful
March 18, 1990
Civic Center

Great version out of "Truckin."
2
Cold Rain and Snow
Sept. 10, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Unusual spot for it as the encore. A bit ramshackle but Jerry's in fine form.
2
Drums -> Space
Sept. 26, 1991
Boston Garden

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Morning Dew
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

The first 2/3's of this "Dew" are absolutely incredible: the drummers are possessed, Bobby and Brent are on fire, and Jerry's vocals are among the most soulful he's ever layed down on a "Dew," and his mid-song solo is scorching. Unfortunately, Jerry's guitar completely goes out during the final jam, rendering an otherwise spectacular version a crushing disappointment. All I can say is it's a fucking shame.
The Weight
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

One of the top 5 shows of 1991 right here (1. 10/27 2. 9/10 3. 3/20 4. 6/17 5. 12/28).
Morning Dew
June 23, 1990
Autzen Stadium

One of those "Dew"'s where the finale makes me feel like I'm holding on for dear life. Teeth clenching stuff.
Morning Dew
March 27, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

So I know I'm four days late but I wanted to acknowledge the 25th anniversary of this miracle of a "Dew." Seriously, bump this fucker into the Top 5. Only 5/8/77, 5/22/77, 5/26/72 and 9/18/87 beat it.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 4, 1990
Sandstone Amphitheatre

I didn't really feel this one. Jerry sounds totally disinterested vocally, especially on "Scarlet," where he makes meat loaf out of some the lyrics ("tucked into her shoes"?). That said, the MIDI transition is really cool and Jerry does pull together some great solos during "Fire," so I guess it's a bit like 5/26/95 in that regard.
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