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6
The Other One
Sept. 18, 1990
Madison Square Garden

THICK Phil on this one.
4
Good Lovin'
April 1, 1984
Marin County Veterans Auditorium

Bob does a nice little tribute to Pigpen in this one.
4
He's Gone
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Very powerful, percussive version. Sounds like they are about to go into a "Caution" jam at the end but it doesn't get there.
4
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

Amazed that anything from these shows hasn't been submitted yet. Top shelf version like everything else from AV '89.
1
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 3, 1994
Boston Garden

Jerry botches the lyrics but it's the last Boston Garden version, so that's significant. Nice solo, too.

Comments

Eyes Of The World
March 20, 1991
Capital Centre

Magical version that demands more love. Same with the "Foolish Heart" that follows.
Dark Star
Dec. 12, 1992
Oakland Coliseum

This one made it to the latest 30 Days so I figured it had to be worth a listen. This is a very good twilight era "Dark Star" with an excellent acid jazz breakdown where Vince especially shines. Not as good 3/20/92, but at 13 minutes it's a lengthy version that gets out there. Coupled with the 12 minute reprise on 12/16 (Dick's Picks 27), you have a good 20 minute of satisfying "Dark Star." Probably the last truly expansive version before 5-7 minute versions became the norm.
Terrapin Station
July 22, 1984
Ventura County Fairgrounds

This is a great version.
Terrapin Station
Nov. 28, 1980
Lakeland Civic Center

Yea, this one hits the sweet spot. Less intense, "cozy" is indeed the right word. It's like a warm blanket or a cool summer breeze. Love this one.
Smokestack Lightnin'
July 23, 1990
World Music Theatre

Best one I've heard. Jerry's solo is divine.