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Submissions

1
Touch of Grey
Oct. 13, 1990
Ice Stadium

Inspired drumming, Vince and Phil make this one.
1
Bird Song
Oct. 13, 1990
Ice Stadium

Easily the best song of the first set. The whole band gets into this one.
2
Truckin'
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

If you dig those 1971 stand-alone Truckin's - you will like this.
1
Queen Jane Approximately
Oct. 13, 1990
Ice Stadium

Wellsung by Bob - crisp, understandable vocals.
3
Deal
April 14, 1971
Davis Gym, Bucknell University

Not the beastit would become, but a good early version.

Comments

Sitting on Top of the World
July 3, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Unfortunately, the song cuts off towards the end, when Jerry's taking another instrumental jam. What's here is really good, considering it's the first time they played it.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Focused, uptempo version. Phil is thumping the whole way and - as usual - Bruce is elevating the music to a higher level.
Me and My Uncle
April 18, 1987
Irvine Meadows

At times, Brent is putting in some good work. Jerry hits a nice peak in the instrumental break.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 9, 1991
MSG

A version decidedly lacking in passion, creativity, intensity and originality. Here it is - a version ready to take on all comers to decide what the 250 worst versions of this song are. All we need to do is get every version up here, roll up our sleeves and get to work.
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Jerry does sound good, with that bouncy upbeat guitar work, but the sound of Brent's keyboard work is annoying.