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The Music Never Stopped
March 23, 1992
The Palace

Truly proves there was some magic on every tour. The outro jam is unreal hot, with Jerry, Vince, and Bruce battling it out. Crazy stuff here!
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Playin' In The Band
Oct. 6, 1984
Richmond Coliseum

Awesome focused jam and beautiful meltdown outro
2
Aiko Aiko
June 6, 1992
Rich Stadium

Jerry gets really into it in the second half. Not lifechanging, but fun
2
Truckin'
July 8, 1987
Roanoke Civic Center

Excellent, hard-charging version from arguably the best show of 87. Bobby stuttering all over the verses
1
Throwing Stones
April 4, 1994
Sports Arena

Very solid version. Video shows Jerry present and very into it.
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Comments

Deal
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Heavy duty version, as are most of the songs from this show. I think it'd be a lot more well known if there were a sbd or even a good aud, which is unfortunate because it's probably the best show of the year.
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 18, 1984
Meadowlands Arena

Not as transcendent as the one in Augusta the week before, but lovely mid solo that's clearly inspired by that version. I can't think of another well-known guitarist that dared to play so fast with a clean tone like Jerry did.
Shakedown Street
July 19, 1994
Deer Creek Music Center

I actually really like this version. Jerry often compensated with his vocals when his guitar playing wasn't up to par, and his greater range (at least as compared to 87-90) in 94 lets him have some serious fun with the vocals.
Uncle John's Band
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

I return to this version all the time. I'm convinced it's the best one out there, with perfect mid solo and execution of the outro. Jerry's nimble and beautiful soloing put this over the top but the drummers keep it going.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 18, 1993
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

This is such an awesome version. Winter 93 never gets much love but damn, Jerry could still shred, Vince is coming into his own very nicely, and the band sounds fantastic. Great and creative jams here, seriously. Everyone who likes 10/5/94 or 2/27/94 should do themselves a favor and check this one out.
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