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Sugaree
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Very nice, enthusiastic rendition. Lots of good guitar work from Jer.
2
West L.A. Fadeaway
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Great version, great show. Smokin' guitar work and a tight groove all around.
5
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Barges in like a battering ram out of the best ever "Alabama Getaway" and just rips from end to end.
3
Picasso Moon
Aug. 1, 1994
The Palace

I normally hate this song, but tonight, it kicks off this hot show like a powderkeg. Jerry shreds like no tomorrow. Best show Summer '94.
3
New Minglewood Blues
Nov. 1, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Sweltering hot version. Great keys from Brent. Raunchy.

Comments

Sugaree
Sept. 8, 1990
Coliseum

These shows in Ohio and at the Spectrum in Philly get overlooked because of Bruce joining them at Madison Square Garden. Big mistake. This show is especially excellent. The pre-Drums in Set 2 gets all the attention but they attack the first set as well. With Vince still learning the ropes and holding back a bit, Jerry, Bobby and Phil were all extra focused.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

RE: cgarces' comment about this being a 'greatest hits' show, had they cut the cowboy tunes, "FTHOM," and the covers aside from "NFA" and "GL" and found room for any combo of "Dew," "Playin'," "China -> Rider," "Sugaree," "Estimated," "Jack Straw," "Truckin'," "Bird Song," "Ripple," "He's Gone," or "Shakedown," yes, it would be the most insanely perfect Dead show of all time.
Dark Star
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

I forgot how much I love Jerry's tone on this one; just so sharp and articulate.
Friend of the Devil
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Unless I'm missing something from early 1979, Keith's solo here is his last great moment of complete lucidity as he was well into his decline by this point.
I Need A Miracle
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Without question, the best one.