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3
El Paso
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Tight reading of this classic.
2
Not Fade Away
March 24, 1993
Dean Smith Center

Very hot version. Gets bogged down in too many bop-bops, but the mid-jam is fiery at this great 1993 show.
6
Black Throated Wind
May 12, 1991
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Another great 1991 version. On the new 30 Days of Dead for 2019 along with a smoking "Deal."
6
Morning Dew
June 26, 1994
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

In no way does this compare to the Mount Rushmore version on 3/27/94, but a solid take with a very good finale.
6
The Other One
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Coming out of Bob's "Bob Star" rap. Not the leanest, meanest, longest or most jammed out version, but good in its own way and Jerry does some work.

Comments

Wang Dang Doodle
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

Bobby sings this one like a serial killer taunting a bound and gagged vixen. Pure carnally motivated evil blues swagger here. None better.
Good Lovin'
Sept. 18, 1987
Madison Square Garden

There may well be Pigpen led "GL"'s that are 'better,' per say. In fact, therecertainly are when it comes to many variants. However, the "La Bamba" interpolation gives this version a momentum few others have - especially Bobby ones. The band is obviously chomping at the bit to drop the bomb that is Jerry suddenly belting out "La Bamba," with fury to boot, and it pushes this version into legendary territory. Is it the fifth best ever in terms of technicality and other variables? Probably not, but I challenge anyone to name one below it that delivers in terms of pure excitement. It's my go-to "Good Lovin," and if that it's a felony, throw me in the jailhouse till the sun goes down.
Deal
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

Fantastic show.
The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

I'm so glad this great show is getting some love these days. The Top 3 shows of 1994 all took place within less than two weeks of each other (10/1, 10/5, 10/14).
Deal
Oct. 5, 1994
The Spectrum

Longest Dead "Deal"?