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CrackStraw

Bob's Guitar #1

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3
Not Fade Away
Aug. 5, 1979
Oakland Auditorium Arena

Sweet NFA>Wharf Rat. Ace' rhythm is tight all night
1
Hell in a Bucket
April 12, 1986
Irvine Meadows

Probably my favorite '86 show and 2nd hottest song of the night behind killer Straw to end set 1
1
Sugar Magnolia
Jan. 18, 1978
Stockton Civic Auditorium

Jerry's tone this night sounds like a howling elephant, translating into excellent rocker of a Sugar Mags
1
Row Jimmy
Jan. 18, 1978
Stockton Civic Auditorium

Pretty standard for the era (77-78) but IMO it still crushes any version from the 80s
2
Jack Straw
Jan. 18, 1978
Stockton Civic Auditorium

During the jam Jerry cycles between power chords and sick noodling, it's played so well they played it again their next show.

Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Man I love this 'silky' version. Jerry plays about 50% less notes than your typical CRS. Que this one up and melt away in your chair.
Cold Rain and Snow
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Most up-tempo CRS of the year. Jerry means business during the outro!
Dark Star
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

This is the only Dark Star that gets a vote from me
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 6, 1991
Deer Creek Music Center

Bruce/Vinny/Bobby really get at this one! The Row Jimmy, TLEO, UJB and BTW also shine on this night
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

My favorite from the already stacked '73 Wrong one for me too - was looking for 10/25