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Feel Like A Stranger
March 18, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Super hot show opener, Jerry is here to PLAY! Speedy licks all over. Possibly the best first set of the year, although totally unknown show.
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Row Jimmy
March 18, 1992
The Spectrum

The very slow tempo that a lot of first set songs had in 1992 suits this one wonderfully.
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Bird Song
May 21, 1992
Cal Expo

Probably the most underrated version in the history of Bird Songs. Incredible jazzy jamming from Jerry that peaks extremely hard.
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Row Jimmy
Feb. 27, 1994
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Just exactly perfect. Slow, emotive, and well-played. Jerry's old-man vocals fit this one perfectly.
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Friend of the Devil
June 6, 1992
Rich Stadium

Strong Jerry solo here.
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Comments

Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 21, 1993
Madison Square Garden

Jerry really winds the solo. Love it when he goes to wrap the solo up and then decides he's gonna take it around again. Beautiful one. Vince's sweet piano in the background sounds just lovely. RIP.
Cumberland Blues
July 9, 1995
Soldier Field

Wonder why Jerry broke this out when he was doing so poorly on this tour. Interesting, and rather competent version.
Box of Rain
Aug. 23, 1987
Calavaras County Fairgrounds

Fantastic Phil vocals, right on the money. Jerry’s solo is indeed probably the best conceived one he ever played on this tune. This whole show has such a beautiful happy summer feeling and it needs a lot more love.
Aiko Aiko
Sept. 24, 1982
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Needs more love, another super stoned early 80s version with tons of Jerry growling. Most 90s versions can’t touch this one
Box of Rain
March 28, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

Such a kind second set especially. Love this show and Phil sounds awesome.
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