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Cucamonga007

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6
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

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 7, 1987
Roanoke Civic Center

Do you remember these days? Right before the bullshit crowds, roll tape and enjoy. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jS2jOgNKpNw
All New Minglewood Blues
July 10, 1987
JFK Stadium

This one does smoke with everyone in fine form having a great time ... check the video sometime.
Ain't Superstitious (Meet Me on the Bottom)
April 8, 1985
The Spectrum

Revisiting this one and yes indeed it’s a smoker!
Bertha
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Second that Emotion- hot from the go...
He's Gone
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

Easy up vote for me CC & Grendel- exactly how I likey - check 11/22/72 where the refrain is sung before the gooeyness begins I think you’ll dig if you like this.