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Submissions

1
Ship of Fools
Oct. 27, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Easy song to overlook (I had no idea I forgot to submit it as I love this show), but this is a good one.
2
Jack Straw
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Surprised not to see this one; killer start to one of the year's best shows.
11
Beat it on Down The Line
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

I often think of this one as a throwaway, but this version flat out kicks ass. Great solo from Jerry. These shows at MSG smoked.
5
Black Peter
June 11, 1993
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Great version from one the best 1993 shows. Jerry's vocals are excellent and the outro jam smokes.
3
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
March 25, 1993
Dean Smith Center - University of North Carolina

Seriously funky version with great work from Jer.

Comments

Morning Dew
March 27, 1994
Nassau Coliseum

One word: dynamics, something sorely lacking in a lot of late day Dead. Every subtle nuance, every modulation, every bit of pathos is nailed here. Nothing is left to chance, the band hits the bullseye. Jerry's voice is so good in the beginning, especially when he goes for a softer tone. Perfect performance. The 25th anniversary will be here before we know it, so rev up those upvotes.
Shakedown Street
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

The drummers are really so on this whole show.
Samson and Delilah
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

This version really cooks. Bob has fire in the belly and Jerry is possessed.
Row Jimmy
Dec. 16, 1992
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Spectacular version. This whole show is really a great one.
Row Jimmy
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Such a tight, clean show. One of the best ever!