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Don't Ease Me In
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

I love it when they close the show with an uptempo rocker.
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Me and My Uncle
June 23, 1990
Autzen Stadium

Good energy and vocals. Solid version.
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Cumberland Blues
June 23, 1990
Autzen Stadium

Some frisky pickin' from Jerry, backed by Phil thumping away.
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Uncle John's Band
July 16, 1970
Euphoria Ballroom

Jerry's guitar is in thee-toed sloth mode, but isn't it pretty?
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Cumberland Blues
July 16, 1970
Euphoria Ballroom

Watch how it develops over the years.
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Comments

Bertha
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Possibly the best version ever played. Jerry's solo starts off ripping fast, gets more melodic and ends on another fast run. Great vocals, too. Excellent.
Bertha
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

The energy is there, the solo is really good, but best ever? I'd have to say 8-27-72 has a better solo and is overall better. But this is still probably top 5 material.
Attics of My Life
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

A strong vocal performance all around, well timed. Excellent version.
Attics of My Life
Oct. 9, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

The band is really together - they must have practiced this a lot. While it's emotionally powerful and a wonderful song to bring back, I strongly prefer the 1970 versions, where Jerry's vocals haven't broken down yet. This is, after all, a song that's all about the singing.
And We Bid You Goodnight
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

I don't understand why this isn't ranked higher. The band is together on the lyrics, sounding really good. Jerry nails the verses, singing them in alphabetical order. You can hear someone on the bongos. It starts with one person clapping and eventually the crowd joins in - actually in rhythm. Gotta love the announcer closing things out - "The Grateful Dead. Far out." If not the best version ever, this is easily top 5 material. Give it a listen.
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