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Bertha
Oct. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Charging strong out of the gate with this awesome rocker to open the show.
2
The Weight
Oct. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Lead piano is the driving force.
3
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 30, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Lively, spirited jamming, leading to a climax with Jerry going nutzoid.
3
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 30, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Sparkling piano play stands out here.
2
I Fought The Law
Oct. 10, 1994
USAir Arena

Jerry belts out inspired vocls towards the end.

Comments

Ain't It Crazy (The Rub)
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

Another very good version from 1971, however, nothing elevates it to the level of "Wow!!!!".
Ain't It Crazy (The Rub)
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

Pigpen is on with his vocals and harmonica work. Jerry puts in some nice guitar work and backup vocals. This version just has a really good boogie to it and I think it's a lot better than the acoustic version from 5-15-1970.
Ain't It Crazy (The Rub)
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This is a nice acoustic version, but it isn't better than the electric version from 3-18-1971.
Ballad of Casey Jones
Aug. 5, 1970
Golden Hall - San Diego Community Concourse

This is good, just not as good as 5-15-1970.
Ballad of Casey Jones
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This is the better version of the two, with stronger and more soulful vocals from Jerry.