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Box of Rain
Aug. 23, 1987
Calavaras County Fairgrounds

Jerry's solo is magnificent
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Jack Straw
Aug. 23, 1987
Calavaras County Fairgrounds

The Unsung Hero of all JS's!
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Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1990
Cal Expo

Best Ever Bobby Scat Vox Ending

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Morning Dew
March 30, 1988
Meadowlands Arena

Criminally underrated! Arguably, one of Jerry’s best vocal renditions of the Dew alongside the equally under-the-radar 7/15/88 and, of course, perennial fave 9/18/87. Don’t sleep on this version. Jerry is fully invested in every word and you can hear him digging in to each line with gusto as he sings the hell out of this tune.
Jack Straw
June 28, 1987
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

I can not believe this is not MUCH higher on the list. Garcia is in pure beast mode. Must-listen!
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Feb. 25, 1990
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Outstanding vox by JG and a master class in dynamics by whole band. You can truly hear a pin drop. Plus, Brent solos on organ rather than keys which is a swell touch.
Last Time
June 10, 1990
Cal Expo

By far, the best ever version. Bobby goes absolutely apeshit at the end with his falsetto. "Na, na and I don't know!" over and over again. Pure fire!
Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1990
Cal Expo

Can't believe this was overlooked! Bobby's falsetto vox and phrasing at the end are Aces. Typically killer 1990 version with extra heat.
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