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Stella Blue
Oct. 10, 1994
USAir Arena

Beautiful version from a totally unheralded show. Jerry's impassioned vocals in the verses blew me away.
3
Cassidy
June 25, 1994
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl, U.N.L.V.

Spacey, LONG, jam. There's a video, and you can see Bob smiling as Jerry somehow nails the last climax of the jam and they slam into the chorus.
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Cold Rain and Snow
March 23, 1995
Charlotte Coliseum

Hot version - Jerry's guitar tone is thicker than it was in 94, he's totally present and playing some of those added riffs like in 10/12/83.
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Cassidy
Sept. 18, 1982
Boston Garden

Lots of very under the radar shows in 82. This version is perfectly executed from start to finish - great end jam with huge finish.
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Uncle John's Band
Dec. 8, 1993
Sports Arena

Pretty hot version. Nice mid solo and shreddy outro that heads into a spacey jam. Great vince contributions and Jerry firing on all cylinders

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

I would say this is overall more coherent than 10/14. Jerry always had fun on Fire, even in the last couple years, and that shows here. I think Scarlet is stronger here, the midi-flute transition really is great, and Fire is overall more well-played, but how can you beat the unreal peak of 10/14?
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Thanks DS and GR for your understanding. Wouldn't want to lose having discussions with you guys - you both have very insightful commentary. perhaps a private email chain, forum, or text discussion might be best for these other chats? I'd be happy to join - nothing I love more than shooting the shit with other heads.
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

IMO, it's great that there is solely focused discussion here. If you want a general discussion board head on over to reddit. I avoid the reddit gd page these days for the exact reason that there is no deep discussion on specific versions of songs. That's why I'm here.
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

I love that these discussions get way out there. However, I'm wondering if anyone besides myself is in favor of keeping these comment threads focused on whatever song we're talking about. I like the various spinoff bands as much as the rest of you, but 5 or 6 comments in a thread for a 72 show that are discussing a recent phil show cause some confusion and can be a little off-putting. I think it's great that there's no moderation on this site - it's not necessary. But I do think that unfocused discussion can detract from the point - to discuss the best versions of GRATEFUL DEAD songs. Btw, probably best bird song of all time here, but some of the 90s ones with a heady strumming jam at the end can certainly compete - see 9/6/91.
Eternity
March 17, 1993
Capital Centre

Awesome version - spacey and strong. I always love Vince on this song. Jerry is high in the mix which is refreshing. The top-voted Memphis version has nearly no Jerry.