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Throwing Stones
Dec. 12, 1990
McNichols Arena

Very tight Jerry solo, and Bruce's licks add plenty to this strong version!
6
Throwing Stones
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Ticket to New Year's
27
Row Jimmy
July 4, 1989
Rich Stadium

I always loved the back and forth of Jerry and Brent in the 1989-1990 versions. Truckin Up to Buffalo!
4
Little Red Rooster
June 19, 1993
Soldier Field

Always nice to hear the blues staple in the Windy City
6
I Need A Miracle
Nov. 24, 1978
Capitol Theatre

Another early workup of the song, Jerry's voice for this show not that great but the playing is fantastic!
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

seeing the Sunshine Daydream video, Bobby OWNS the transition. And yes, second the acid kicking in observation.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

this defines the line "once in a while you get shown the light in the strangest of places, if you look at it right..."
Desolation Row
July 2, 1994
Shoreline Amphitheatre

all except for Bill and Mickey...
Estimated Prophet
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

but 5/7 was Estimated > Eyes
Estimated Prophet
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

Bobby calls the second half of the second set, starting with this Estimated, "the most complicated thing" they have tried in a while.
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