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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!
3
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.

Comments

Way To Go Home
June 28, 1992
Deer Creek Music Center

Was listening to this show today and this was the first time I didn't skip this song after Estimated. Honestly, Vince's voice is perfect for this kind of straight-up rock and roll song. Brent and Vince, I feel, shouldn't be portrayed as such disparate characters. The way Vince wrote songs that "didnt jibe" with the Dead's vibe, so did Brent! In fact, I'd hazard that this song was probably more fun to play than Far from Me or Easy to Love You, and is a better straight-up rock and roll song.
New Speedway Boogie
June 28, 1992
Deer Creek Music Center

Honestly I love Vince on New Speedway in the 90s. His high harmonies really clicked and added some spookiness to the song IMO in a way that Brent might not have been able to
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 23, 1995
Charlotte Coliseum

Jerry's guitar playing is very strong here
Cold Rain and Snow
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Super hot. Jerry's vocals are excellent.
Cold Rain and Snow
Aug. 30, 1980
The Spectrum

Lots of nice Jerry riffs here. Really heavy version. Should be higher