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Little Red Rooster
Dec. 27, 1991
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Good vocals from Bob - excellent jamming from Bruce and Jerry. Isn't this song almost always good?
2
Cold Rain and Snow
Dec. 27, 1991
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Perfect song selection for starting out a winter run.
1
Promised Land
April 4, 1987
The Centrum

Wow. That final jam really cooks.
3
Beat it on Down The Line
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Driven by a melodic flow missing in many versions.
3
Good Lovin'
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Bob channels his inner Pigpen. I dig it.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

This is a strange one. If you're looking for a seamless jam filled with peaks and grooves, it isn't here. There is almost an indifference towards the things we love about China->Rider in 1973. The highest peak Jerry hits is while the vocals are still going in China. I'm actually surprised this is ranked as high as it is. I give it credit for being different - downright weird - but as far as being able to enjoy it like San Diego or LA......no.
High Time
Aug. 29, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

This showcases Jerry's faults as a singer. There are several cringe-worthy moments. No great instrumentals to salvage it.
Shakedown Street
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

Shakedown, on its own, is pretty standard for the era. Jerry's voice is weak and his performance poor - he even blows the first line of the song. Sure there's some jamming, but there's that in every Shakedown. So what is it that causes this version to soar so high in the rankings? I have no idea, but I do know this - ranking it 3rd is completely ridiculous.
Eyes Of The World
June 20, 1974
The Omni

I agree. Some serious jamming going on. Very underrated. This is top 5 easily and certainly better than that abomination from 3-29-90.
Truckin'
June 20, 1974
The Omni

That jam leading into Eyes isn't Truckin'. This is another often mislabeled show. The final 8 minutes which is usually credited as Truckin' should instead be labeled Jam.
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