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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

Shakedown Street
Nov. 29, 1980
Alligator Alley Gym, University of Florida

Hey Grendel - I gotta question for you check out the Ventura 7/14/85 NFA sometime and at 2:08 Bobby starts it and Jer and Brent jump on it. This riff has driven me crazy - it's short but distinct - I think it's old from the 50's or early 60's (this whole version is stellar for mid 80's btw). I am asking you since I think we both "hear" things but then as my wife has told me maybe I am just nuts.
He's Gone
May 6, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Dig the sentiment but can't get on this one maybe will let it lie and come back to it... while the Exit Jam > Spanish jam segment is killer. I wanna know if anyone knows of one like 11/22/72 my favorite by a long shot.
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 29, 1980
Alligator Alley Gym, University of Florida

One of those versions where the whole band reaches into the thermals .... as CGarces notes the first jam is a beaut.
Shakedown Street
Nov. 29, 1980
Alligator Alley Gym, University of Florida

Super in the pocket jamminess and yeah Grendel at 7:27 Jerry starts playing around with a Stranger riff. Whole show kicks.
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

That's a big 10-4 ^^^