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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

Deal
Oct. 15, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Hotter than the oft-lauded 10/5 version. This one doesn't peter out in the same way. I still think that Jerry just didn't have the dexterity to play Deal well by 94, though. It's still a fun listen, but part of the joy of listening to a late-era Deal is the massive shredding that occurred. Jerry just isn't able to play those fast runs that make Deal so good by this time period.
Candyman
Oct. 15, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Great version. Jerry's vocals on the 94-95 versions of candyman are sublime (4/1/95 i'm looking at you!) and this is a fantastic solo - idk about Morning Dew but defintitely peaks!!
Shakedown Street
Oct. 15, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Gave this a vote because the entire band is playing so strongly - but Jerry just isn't there. I felt pretty let down, honestly, by how lost (or worse, bored) Jerry sounded playing on this shakedown. Idk what you guys are smoking
Let It Grow
March 21, 1986
Hampton Coliseum

Shocking that anyone can play this fast. Jerry's the only guitarist ever who'd dare play so many notes so quickly with a clean tone.
Estimated Prophet
Aug. 1, 1994
The Palace

Pretty damn good Estimated. This is one of those songs that stayed good (dare i say "improved"??) in the Vince era. Great meltdown indeed near the end, Garcia is playing strongly
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