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Playin' In The Band
June 17, 1991
Giants Stadium

A rockin' reprise out of a haunting "China Doll."
4
Samba In The Rain
Aug. 1, 1994
The Palace

I...can't believe I'm submitting this...but Jerry lays down a very good solo worth hearing once.
1
Promised Land
May 27, 1993
Cal Expo

Torched rendition. 5/26 gets all the attention but 5/27 is pretty fucking excellent as well.
2
Ship of Fools
May 6, 1989
Frost Amphitheatre

Jerry modifies the intro and delivers a riveting solo later on.
1
Let It Grow
Aug. 5, 1989
Cal Expo

Wild version with great work from Jerry and Brent.
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Comments

Way To Go Home
April 1, 1995
Pyramid Arena

I'm not a big fan of this song but this is a very good version (and it's lightyears better than "Samba in the Rain"). I really love these Memphis shows. The boys threw down and made up for the 20+ years they hadn't been there.
Candyman
April 1, 1990
The Omni

Very patient, delicate version.
Smokestack Lightnin'
June 24, 1985
River Bend Music Center

Pig's versions are generally the best, but you gotta give it to Bobby for at least this one. He absolutely roars it and Jerry's guitar work is fuckin' sexy.
Ripple
Sept. 3, 1988
Capital Centre

Maybe the timing is off, maybe it's not a perfect version...but it's fucking "Ripple." I wish they kept this in rotation until 1995. Would've been great in the "Attics" / "Brokedown" spots.
Brown Eyed Women
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

Great version of maybe their most perfect song.
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