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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.
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.
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Comments

Feel Like A Stranger
March 30, 1994
The Omni

Totally great version. Buildup in the end jam is more of a slow burn rather than an explosion of energy, but still a fun one.
Terrapin Station
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Definitely agree, Grendel. Love the way the mid solo here is played in a lower octave at the outset, like all versions pre April 77. Think it adds a lot to the gentleness and flow you mention
Terrapin Station
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Underrated. Beautiful mid solo - possibly better than my favorite, 3/18.
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Giving this one a vote exclusively based upon how hot the mid solo is. Jerry's build into it never sounded better.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 13, 1983
Manor Downs

Jerry makes as though he's gonna start the intro to Fire, then goes back into a high-speed frenzy of notes before Phil drops into the Fire theme. Nice transition. The suite as a whole is solid but not exceptional. Great vid on youtube.
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