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Bertha
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Speedy late 70's precision. Hot relic from a sweet run. (also, trying to add 7.4.89 and keep getting an error message. Version needs recognition)
19
Rubin and Cherise
April 7, 1991
Orlando Arena

Baller Jerry track that made the jump to the big leagues. They lock in nicely to this version
19
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

I have an odd love affair for this song and Euro '72 was its peak. UK a few nights later is far superior, but this one certainly has sufficient gusto
23
Feel Like A Stranger
March 2, 1987
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Really shreddy version. Jerry on full hose
70
Eyes Of The World
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Great, energetic version. Very solid show from the Bean

Comments

Bird Song
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Gorgeous, floating along like a leaf on the wind
Dark Star
Nov. 2, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

I've been listening to this one a ton since the recent Dave's release. Such a beautiful, multi-thematic, exploratory version. And YES, the feeling > tighten jam is pure dead wizardry
Doin' That Rag
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

^Totally agree with Top Binus above. Such a shame this track was confined to '69. I'm also consistently amazed at how much they pack into ~6 min. This one has a fantastic little groove at the end
Cosmic Charlie
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Fierce, cranking shred in the middle of this one. Top tier
New Potato Caboose
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

Chill Leah is absolutely DOMINANT in this one. Pure ownership. And great transition into the song from cryptical