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57
Not Fade Away
July 4, 1989
Rich Stadium

Just see the video "Truckin Up to Buffalo" - perfect end to a GRATE show
28
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 1, 1990
The Omni

The version on "Without a Net" is pretty surprisingly absent from this list!
2
High Time
Aug. 21, 1982
Uptown Theatre

Slow but amazing harmonies!
56
Bertha
July 4, 1989
Rich Stadium

Interplay between Jerry and Brent and the Phil bombs stand out for me.
3
Morning Dew
April 5, 1995
Jefferson Civic Center Coliseum

Jerry really gives it his all at the end. Also the last version with the line "doesn't matter anyway" at the end of the song.
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Comments

Row Jimmy
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

not sure how this is lower than 5/15, 5/19, or 5/28......there is a better tempo and perfect lyrical delivery (save a Donna flub near the end).
China Doll
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

perfect besides the verse mixup......
Looks Like Rain
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

but Donna doesn't provide any vocals.....that's Phil on harmonies.
Box of Rain
July 9, 1995
Soldier Field

Phil sounds FUCKING GREAT, what are you talking about? This was amazing. Brought tears to my eyes several times. The beeps you hear are Soldier Field's way of warning them to end it or the PA gets shut off. Never knew that. I would have LOVED to see this live. That last line, Phil gives it his all. Perfect. The best version ever.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I much prefer the pentatonic JG to the chromatic JG. Still trying to pinpoint the change (79?). As far as heroin ruining JG's voice I think it was more due to smoking. Naming Brent #3 MVP is lunacy. It is clearly Bob. To even mention the VinceDead in the same breath as the DonnaDead is a non-starter. I find Jerry's string bending soulful and emotional thru all eras, only enhanced by the advancement of electronic technology.
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