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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.
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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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Comments

Jack A Roe
Feb. 17, 1979
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Jerry and Bob have some fantastic interplay throughout this one.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Feb. 17, 1979
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Seriously, this needs to be WAAAAAAAY higher. They play this song like their welcoming back a long lost friend. Keith is more alive here than he is in any other part of the show. Jerry's solo is the definition of torched and his fills are to die for. As good as many 1972-74 versions.
The Wheel
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Serenity.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 26, 1990
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

One of those where you really can't find another one like it. This one's a real trip.
China Cat Sunflower
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

This early version reminds me of the Doors; Jerry even sounds like he's darkening his tone a bit to mirror Morrison a little. Really cool version.
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