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CrackStraw

Bob's Guitar #1

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3
Its All Over Now
Nov. 14, 1978
Boston Music Hall

Very smoking version that's a fair representation of the entire show. Great energy all night!
5
Brother Esau
Oct. 28, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre

It's just played really well. The entire show is good but nothing better than an A-. Show was heavy in my rotation in youth. A+ SBD. Nice CRS opener!
2
Let It Grow
May 10, 1986
Frost Amphitheatre

Played in hyper speed and everything still sounds just exactly perfect. A great way to end a set in any era
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 22, 1986
Berkeley Community Theatre

Damn! Unhealthy JG really kicks ass sometimes! Excellent bouncy >, Jer sings along in 'laid down last night.' verse - Rider is simply out for blood!
7
Bird Song
April 22, 1986
Berkeley Community Theatre

There's just a litte cheesy chriping synth...outside of that this Bird is jumpy,agressive, and probably cracked my top 5
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Comments

Jack Straw
May 13, 1979
Cumberland County Civic Center

Their lost sense of tempo leaves me off balance dancing. This one is very abusive, as it will continue to slap you in the face with a cutesy,bright and bouncy riff until Jerry or Bobby fans their guitar to make it sound like an electronic children's toy and then Jack Straw cuts his buddy down. The show pales in comparison to the tour;s multiple rippers. (4/22(silver), 5/3 5/7, 5/8, 5/9(gold medal) and my bronze goes to 5/12.
Jack Straw
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Despite it not being able to hang with other Straws during the tour it's still a great version and way more exciting than anything pre-haitus and versions played outside 77-82 heat bubble
Jack Straw
March 23, 1992
The Palace

Definitely more intense than any version outside of the '77-'83 Jackie cacoon. Although 6/6/91 and 9/6/91 are both pretty intense thanks to BruceVince and MIDI Bobby.
Jack Straw
Oct. 18, 1983
Cumberland County Civic Center

i consider 10/18/83 the 'last great' Jack Straw, To my ears the song lacked/lost inspiration and fire during 71-74 and after '77- 10/18/83. My favorite Portland, ME straw is 5/13/79. Much more laid back and focused and fun, but doesn't peak nearly like this one
Jack Straw
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

Not crazy for early Jack Straws but love this one for being the first and performed at the U of Minnesota(too bad it wasn't at William's Arena_ - i'm a life long fan of Gopher football and basketball .
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