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1
Alabama Getaway
April 3, 1982
The Scope

Jerry's mic craps out at the beginning and as per usual he mangles the words, but the solos are rippin'!
2
Brokedown Palace
July 17, 1988
Greek Theater - University of California

Gorgeous version, like most versions. Jerry sounds so sweet here.
6
Estimated Prophet
Aug. 1, 1994
The Palace

Nearly 20 minutes...good jamming on the main theme before a very nice melt down later on. Not quite 12/16/94 but still very good.
3
Little Red Rooster
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

Completely torched. Jerry hits his solo like they owe him a million a dollars.
2
Mexicali Blues
April 6, 1987
Meadowlands Arena

Comments

One More Saturday Night
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Bobby saying "Here's Mr. Garcia" when Jerry takes his solo never fails to put a smile on his voice. Bobby was on this whole show. This song was NEVER the same once it left Europe. It almost immediately became a tossed off afterthought with little to no effort. I never, ever willingly listen to post-1972 versions. But in Europe, this song is as good a rock and roll rave up as any ever done. It's up there with "Shout" and "Gimme Some Lovin'" as one of the best party rockers of all time.
Morning Dew
Oct. 17, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Not quite as focused as 3/27/94, but Jerry brings it at the end.
Crazy Fingers
Oct. 17, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Jerry's solos are great here. Some really lovely runs.
The Other One
Dec. 30, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Seriously, this should not be languishing with one vote. This is a spectacularly dark, intense, driven version.
Bird Song
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Vince really shone on "Bird Song" from 1993-95.