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3
Brown Eyed Women
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Tight and sprightly arrangement but slightly more pained and sad vocal than usual, as if he's really thinking about the words he's singing. Lovely.
2
Estimated Prophet
July 14, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Not the most delicate reading, this packs a confident punch and paves the way for a sweet fast jazzy Eyes.
1
Stagger Lee
Oct. 20, 1988
The Summit

Ragged but right (on).
1
Bird Song
Sept. 20, 1993
Madison Square Garden

One of the sweeter yet still midi exploratorily '93 Bird Songs. To used the tired old cliché, surprised it wasn't already here yet.
2
Terrapin Station
July 16, 1988
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

A little tape distortion doesn't make it a perfect one but Jerry sings well. Drums>Space w/Baba Olitunji to follow is great

Comments

Franklin's Tower
April 3, 1988
Civic Center

That Crazy Fingers makes for painful listening.
Ramble On Rose
May 21, 1995
Sam Boyd Silver Bowl

Listening to this show for the first time. Incredibly strong for what was their undeniably worst year.
Jack Straw
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Powerful exuberant take with a hint of rage.
Loser
June 21, 1986
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Jerry plays and sings the hell out of this.
Dark Star
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

My current 'go to' version this last couple of weeks. As well as its depth, it has a certain swing and insouciance lacking in some other versions.