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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!
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
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

This would be a great version to play for a newbie. It's as typical rock and roll the band gets. Jerry's riffing isn't quite as creative as some might wish but none the less the end jam is extremely head spinning.
Casey Jones
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

This one goes off the tracks!
Black Throated Wind
March 29, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Just fast forward to 4:10 and enjoy the wine(Jerry/Weir) and cheese(Vince!)
Black Throated Wind
June 6, 1991
Deer Creek Music Center

This and 6/14/91, 8/14/91 are all great versions worthy of best of year. This one's ending packs the most punch and never lets up, but is a little one dimensional compared to 6/14 and 8/14
Jack Straw
Nov. 7, 1987
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Just had to vote this up. Instead of noodling like a mad man Jerry's styling is similar to his jamming back in '77-'78. Great little throw back.
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