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Loser
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

The solo isn't quite perfect, but there's a lot of emotion in Jerry's playing.
1
Let It Grow
Dec. 15, 1986
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Post-coma comeback show, Jerry plays hard and fast.
4
Big Railroad Blues
April 17, 1983
Meadowlands Arena

Another great 1980s' version.
2
Black Peter
Sept. 7, 1990
Richfield Coliseum

3
Foolish Heart
Sept. 10, 1990
The Spectrum

Fast, busy, but totally tight.
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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.
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