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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!
4
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

Comments

Deal
Nov. 16, 1978
Uptown Theater

Great underrated show. Listen to what's available in Betty Board quality recording https://archive.org/details/gd78-11-16.psbd.wiley.11486.sbeok.shnf/gd78-11-16SBDt09.shn The drumming during S>F, among the entire vibe throughout the song is amazing.
Samson and Delilah
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

As a May '78 enthusiast I must testify. Smoking version.
Cold Rain and Snow
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

'76 is the perfect groove/tempo for CRS. Bobby and Keith do crush it. This song just can't be played slow enough imo.
Wharf Rat
June 30, 1979
Portland International Raceway

Short but insane. Whoa!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

The segue into IKYR is the behemoth! slayed by the IKYR end jam. High motor dead. Bobby on the fryer!!