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Stella Blue
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Not the best recording, but Jerry vocals are just right on this version.
3
Throwing Stones
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

Bobby's voice is in top form on this tight, energetic version. The transition into NFA is flawless.
2
Not Fade Away
July 12, 1987
Giants Stadium

This is a tight, high enegy, version. Really about as good as this song got. You can tell the audience agreed.
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Don't Ease Me In
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Good acoustic version of this song. The audio quality isn't as good as the 05/70 versions but the playing and vocals are quite good.
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Attics of My Life
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

From an all acoustic set. Tight harmonies on this one.

Comments

Wharf Rat
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

I I agree Crow, 76 was a transition year. They where getting tighter and more imaginative as well as refining their vocal parts; this Warf Rat is a great example Keith was adding more textures to the songs and Jerry was playing with precision and emotion. If there was a board recording of this WR, I think it would be kind of legendary.
Candyman
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

This was an extra groovy version from an extra groovy show, Ernie. The SirMick version is low in crowd noise, but just enough to feel the energy of that show.
The Other One
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Early 69, the boys where still committed to psychedelic excellence and they where playing with youthful energy. This Cryptical - Other One sandwich is one of the best examples of that.
Scarlet Begonias
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

This is so tight and well recorded that it sounds almost like a studio recording. At about 5 minutes in they simultaneously drop the volume. Then at about 7 minutes they are back to full volume and Jerry takes us on a tasty lead guitar adventure. 1976 had some gems, for sure. this is one of them.
Caution
Feb. 7, 1969
Stanley Theater

Phil really drives this thing along with his walking bass lines. This isn't a vocal masterpiece but it's high energy and exiting, as is this whole show.