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5
Hell in a Bucket
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Snarling version to open set 2.
1
Gimme Some Lovin'
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Lovin' -> Half-Step to open. Punchy, rocking combo.
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

This spicy version won't blow any minds but closes out a totally solid and enjoyable first set. Jerry's got the spices flowing for the Rider solo.
3
New Minglewood Blues
April 28, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Hot, sweaty version with great solos from Brent and Jerry.
1
Eyes Of The World
May 6, 1989
Frost Amphitheatre

Speedy version with some nice moments out of Playing.

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"?