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Estimated Prophet
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Massive Attack by the entire band from 3:30 - 5:30 - sneakers in the dryer and all.
4
Brown Eyed Women
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

2 Drummer breakbeat attack with Phil throwing down the rope a dope and Jer firing darts - this one's lively.
9
Mexicali Blues
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

Admittedly not a favorite tune for me but this is super crispy - laconic delivery by Weir w/ Jer's picking and tone perfection. Whole show is massive.
8
Bertha
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Playfully different melody here really cool Jer is sporting very catchy phrasing - mid tempo no hurry super chill with highlights.
3
Me and Bobby McGee
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

Solid take with nice Jerry backup howls while Bobby yodels.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

A beaut and the last show at JFK I recall hot as balls that day - but they did not disappoint check out the vid crimson white and indigo - it does not disappoint - Jer is a having a ball. Also check out the 4/20/84 ripper from the Civic Center in Philly...
Let It Grow
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

College campus show + the Dead - shake and bake - need more cowbell!
Forever Young
Nov. 3, 1991
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

great day out on the Polo Field with A BIG ol crowd - I lived next door to USF MED Center and just walked down the street to this. :)
China Doll
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

one my favorites - rough vocal but that makes all the more sweet...
Touch of Grey
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Nice call! Really love this one - sweet.