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Submissions

2
Estimated Prophet
April 1, 1986
Providence Civic Center

Awesome version with Bobby all but blowing his voice out on the screams. On 30 Days of Dead sandwiched between Shakedown and Eyes.
3
Drums -> Space
Aug. 3, 1982
Starlight Theatre

I can't believe I'm the first to submit this. Such a killer segment, especially "Space" with its incredible Spanish jam that's one of the best.
1
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
July 23, 1990
World Music Theatre

Smoking version. Killer Brent vocals. Jerry nails the solo.
1
Terrapin Station
July 23, 1990
World Music Theatre

Brent's last. Great version with a great jam.
6
Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Great encore

Comments

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.