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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

Pretty Peggy O
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

Love the ethereal sound that every single recording from this run of shows has. Not sure what caused it but it gives every song played from oct 16-20 1974 a little extra prettiness and this Peggy o is no exception
Little Sadie
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Lovely version. Believe last time Jerry played it with the Dead. Played after Heaven Help/Sage and Spirit as Phil’s bass was still broken lol
Jack Straw
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

Hot version! Wise AUD sounds awesome. They really pulled out all the stops on this final night.
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 31, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

The way it starts out of Jack Straw is interesting and melodic almost. Love this one.
Truckin'
May 9, 1979
Broome County Arena

Holy SHIT! The massive peak is unbelievable - the way the band climbs into it is absolutely crazy. It's really two peaks, a small first one and a MASSIVE second one right after. Can't say enough good stuff about this version. The Rolfe aud is fantastic for heavy duty crowd energy.
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