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6
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.
1
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.

Comments

Drums -> Space
Oct. 30, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

All of the "D/S" sequences from this Oakland run are noteworthy. Lots of emotion and anger running through them. Bill's death hit them hard and they channeled that grief into four excellent shows. At times you can almost feel Bill's specter running through them.
Brown Eyed Women
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

1991 was a good year for "BEW." 6-17 is of course the best, probably, but this and 10-30 deserve attention as well.
Black Peter
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

"Black Peter" is one I usually don't pay much attention to, but I really love this version. Jerry's voice is in shape, and Vince has a B3 sound going throughout that makes me think of Brent. But it's really the drummers that grab me here. The climax is really excellent, everyone's in sync and throwing in something tasty.
Dark Star
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

Indeed it is. What a killer show.
Brown Eyed Women
June 22, 1991
Soldier Field

If you love Phil, you'll wanna hear this "BEW." Jerry isn't as crisp on this one as he was four days earlier, but he still delivers.