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Bertha
Sept. 17, 1982
Cumberland County Civic Center

Excellent energy and Jerry led jamming to start a smoking show
2
Good Lovin'
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

I typically find the post '72 versions of this song to be a bit of filler, but this one has some nice accents from Keith and some ramp-up ending chaw
6
Wharf Rat
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Relatively short, given later incarnations, but this one has wonderful energy behind it, deliberate playing, and a delicate finish
9
Bertha
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Jerry on his giddy up and RIDE for this show opener.
4
Drums
July 12, 1989
RFK Stadium

The Drums is fine/good, but this one is great to cleary hear some spunion shout "holy fucking, SHIT!" on the SBD. Someone's mind = blown... Priceless

Comments

Jack Straw
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Jerry is LIGHTENING quick on this. Gawt'damn...
Playin' In The Band
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Great description. This version gets passport stamped up, going errr'ywhere. Solid bliss peak in the middle
Pretty Peggy O
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Agree, excellent Bobby/Jerry interplay. They weave together nicely in this spirited version. Choice
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Agree, this FG Jam is the business. Very peak-y
Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

The power and speed of a bear riding a motorcycle. Shit is ferocious... crazy energy!