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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.
3
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.
2
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.

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.