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Uncle John's Band
March 27, 1995
The Omni

Talk about a sleeper...along with the "PITB" before it, this is probably the last time the Grateful Dead really went the distance in terms of jamming.
3
Promised Land
July 18, 1989
Alpine Valley

Searing work from Brent in a typically strong 1989 version. Surprised this was represented from a legendary show.
5
Sugar Magnolia
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

Rockin' version from the summer of '89.
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Space
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

Creepy crawly version with lots of different themes and moods just like all good Spaces.
5
Playin' In The Band
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Not exceptionally long but still a very good version. Phil's great here.
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Comments

Looks Like Rain
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Jerry's solo is great on this. Really touching version.
Sugar Magnolia
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Listened to this show today. I love this version...it's whimsical and full of energy.
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

The tempo is suuuuper sluggish here....but Jerry's solo is excellent.
Alabama Getaway
June 24, 1985
River Bend Music Center

Great guitar playing.
Jack Straw
June 18, 1983
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

That said, this version has to have the worst entry into the "Jack Straw from Wichita" finale ever. I'm not sure if Bob and / or Jerry forget the words, or if Bob, Brent, or Jerry fatally miscue the entrance, but it's a tragedy. At one point all three are singing different lyrics. Other than the rest of the song is aces.
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