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CrackStraw

Bob's Guitar #1

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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

My only rec from anything out of '70 - this entire show has special place in my heart
4
Throwing Stones
July 17, 1988
Greek Theater - University of California

Perfect final chorus. Love it when Garcia chimes in with 'and you got yours!'Like he's directly speaking to his bandmates
2
Promised Land
June 25, 1978
Autzen Stadium, U. of Oregon

This one is VERY sloppy,but rocks the hell out. 9/10 thanks to Jerry/Keith interplay
3
Jack Straw
Jan. 13, 1980
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Mean and ugly. Build up will not dissapoint
8
Cold Rain and Snow
Aug. 30, 1980
The Spectrum

Unique,fuzzy, a pillar from a great show
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

Must listen for Phil fans. SBD is full of sound - quality is closely related to 4/16,4/19, and 4/24/78
Casey Jones
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Longer versions of songs never really move me - but the drawn out ending here is unreal. The build up is subtle and angry. Vocals are wailing yet there comes to a point where I can barely hear their voices over the ruckus. Simplicity at it's finest
Sugaree
Feb. 1, 1978
Uptown Theatre

A little stick of dynamite(clocks in at less than 11 mins) Not nearly as dynamic as all the greats from '77 but worth a listen for the few jabs of musical eruption and the excellent sound quality
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

A top 3 from '73 - my favorite year for the song. Although brief and not quite memorable - this is one of only two versions where Jer mixes in some fanning(6/14/91 is other)Shame on anyone who thinks any version from E72 tops this - this song didn't become great until USA72 imo
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 27, 1980
Oakland Auditorium Arena

This guy knows his TMNS!!! Going to have to check out his '83-'89 recs, considering I think those were weak years for this song.
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