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The Wheel
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

Surprised this isn't here. Tight, clean version with beautiful tones and harmonies. Serene version before that blazing Fantasy.
1
Truckin'
Oct. 17, 1990
Grugahalle

I really dig Hornsby era performances of this classic tune.
1
Black Peter
Oct. 17, 1990
Grugahalle

Fantastic "Peter" with a great outro where Jerry really lets 'er rip.
1
Stella Blue
May 3, 1991
Cal Expo

One of the best post-Brent versions of "Stella Blue." Soaring, transcendent outro solo. Power Jerry.
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Stella Blue
March 19, 1995
The Spectrum

Jerry's piling on the soul and plays a very nice solo.
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Bertha
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Jerry's solo is really good. Sharp tone and strong playing. Phil is also on fire.
If The Shoe Fits
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

What was with the Steely Dan ripoffs (this, Way to Go Home, Samba in the Rain)?
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
June 19, 1994
Autzen Stadium, U. of Oregon

"Scarlet" is a throwaway. On "Fire," you can tell Jerry is lucid, but in a 'I'm trying my damndest to find the X factor' way, without ever actually reaching it. The drummers carry this one.
Candyman
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

Choice version. Really lovely all around.
Shakedown Street
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

Sounds like they're gonna go into "Crazy Fingers" at the end.
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