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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

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

seeing the Sunshine Daydream video, Bobby OWNS the transition. And yes, second the acid kicking in observation.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

this defines the line "once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right..."
Desolation Row
July 2, 1994
Shoreline Amphitheatre

all except for Bill and Mickey...
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

but 5/7 was Estimated > Eyes
Estimated Prophet
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Bobby calls the second half of the second set, starting with this Estimated, "the most complicated thing" they have tried in a while.
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