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New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Not as strong as later versions with Vince but Jerry takes a hot solo.
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Friend of the Devil
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Vince's first FOTD is excellent. He sits back and adds some nice, subtle fills while Jerry's sharp, articulate riffs take center stage.
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They Love Each Other
Nov. 25, 1983
Cleveland Music Hall

If we can post JGB performances, I feel compelled to post this motherfucker of a TLEO.
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Sugaree
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Vince's first at his second ever show. One of the best of the 1990s'.
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Black Peter
June 27, 1985
SPAC

Jerry's vocals are great here.
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Sugaree
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

These shows in Ohio and at the Spectrum in Philly get overlooked because of Bruce joining them at Madison Square Garden. Big mistake. This show is especially excellent. The pre-Drums in Set 2 gets all the attention but they attack the first set as well. With Vince still learning the ropes and holding back a bit, Jerry, Bobby and Phil were all extra focused.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

RE: cgarces' comment about this being a 'greatest hits' show, had they cut the cowboy tunes, "FTHOM," and the covers aside from "NFA" and "GL" and found room for any combo of "Dew," "Playin'," "China -> Rider," "Sugaree," "Estimated," "Jack Straw," "Truckin'," "Bird Song," "Ripple," "He's Gone," or "Shakedown," yes, it would be the most insanely perfect Dead show of all time.
Dark Star
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

I forgot how much I love Jerry's tone on this one; just so sharp and articulate.
Friend of the Devil
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Unless I'm missing something from early 1979, Keith's solo here is his last great moment of complete lucidity as he was well into his decline by this point.
I Need A Miracle
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Without question, the best one.
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