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Drums
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Fun and thunderous, this version has some great grooves.
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Queen Jane Approximately
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Clean and confident reading with lots of personality from Phil and Vince.

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Estimated Prophet
March 21, 1981
Rainbow Theatre

Seriously underrated. Jerry rips a hole in the jam with some probing, angry lead parts that Brent and Bob navigate with creativity and grace. The new Dave's Picks should give this version some shine.
The Wheel
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

The wasted jam potential of The Wheel has never been more evident than in this version. They absolutely float from Space into a beautiful reading of the main song, begin to find some exiting new space, then gently ripcord into Wharf Rat. Why couldn't they ever just let The Wheel stretch out?
He's Gone
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

There's nothing wrong with this performance but it sort of lets the wind out after a hot 4-song stretch.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Jerry plays some really lovely lines at the end of Lost Sailor just before triggering a bit of fuzz and wah. Phil takes the hint and steps up in a big way, creating a nice pocket before Saint. Cool version.
Touch of Grey
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Triumphant performance with a very full sound from the expanded lineup. Vince adds a lot of great color and Phil keeps the energy high throughout.
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