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Black Throated Wind
July 27, 1994
Riverport Amphitheatre

Surprisingly good. Nice rave-up at the end, and Jerry's fills throughout are genuinely great.
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The Other One
March 26, 1995
The Omni

Spacey, atonal version. Shows where they were headed in 95 - a lot of interesting sounds.
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Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie
March 28, 1984
Marin County Veterans Auditorium

Cool version that Jerry starts and the band jumps on while Bob works out some gear issues. Last one ever, first in years, and only electric version.
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Morning Dew
March 26, 1995
The Omni

Very powerful vocals from Jerry. Beyond intense "I guess it doesn't matter anyway"
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It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Feb. 19, 1995
Delta Center

Last version. Not perfect, but especially soulful. There's a nice new video up on youtube and jerry's very animated.
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Comments

Dire Wolf
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

This song really benefits from the ethereal, wide-open sound that they perfected for these Winterland shows. Jerry's mid solo is beyond perfect - I hear Mission in the Rain too, not Crazy Fingers. That second phrase gives me chills.
Bird Song
Sept. 6, 1991
Richfield Coliseum

Unreal peak. Feels like it goes on forever. Love the groove that Bruce locks them into at the climax of the jam.
Playin' In The Band
July 5, 1995
Riverport Amphitheater

You guys are on crack lol this is barely competent even for 95
Pretty Peggy O
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

“I said, will you marry me, pretty Peggy o” - lovely vocals from Jerry. There’s something special to his voice in 81-82. It preserves the beauty that shone through all the time when he was younger with a rougher edge - works so well on songs like this or a good Baby Blue.
Throwing Stones
Sept. 22, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Another superlative vince-era performance from this show - only thing I don't like is that Bob cuts off David Murray's solo, just like he did during Estimated. Really pisses me off, especially because Murray was clearly not done climbing to higher and higher peaks
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