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The Wheel
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

Surprised this isn't here. Tight, clean version with beautiful tones and harmonies. Serene version before that blazing Fantasy.
1
Truckin'
Oct. 17, 1990
Grugahalle

I really dig Hornsby era performances of this classic tune.
1
Black Peter
Oct. 17, 1990
Grugahalle

Fantastic "Peter" with a great outro where Jerry really lets 'er rip.
1
Stella Blue
May 3, 1991
Cal Expo

One of the best post-Brent versions of "Stella Blue." Soaring, transcendent outro solo. Power Jerry.
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Stella Blue
March 19, 1995
The Spectrum

Jerry's piling on the soul and plays a very nice solo.
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Comments

Hell in a Bucket
June 21, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

This one gets some hate because everyone was expecting "Fire" after "Scarlet" and Bob kind of forces the band to go into "Bucket" instead. That said, this is a fast and furious version that deserves your attention.
Jack Straw
May 30, 1992
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Kickass version.
Hell in a Bucket
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

Only complaint is Healey goes overboard with the echo on Bob's voice.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

This is a great and unique version. If there's any complaint I have, it's a little TOO heavy on Jerry, as Vince was really holding back (understandable given how early in his tenure it was), which rob it of some of the dynamics that make other versions so special. In the 1974-90 versions, I looked forward as much to Keith and Brent's contributions as I did Jerry's.
The Wheel
July 3, 1971
recording studio

Agreed, although some of the 1990-1991 have a bit more of the urgency present in the studio version.
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