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Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
March 26, 1988
Hampton Coliseum

Major Jerry contributions; and there’s a video…
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The Music Never Stopped
May 5, 1981
Glens Falls Civic Center

Jerry picking his way up the fretboard to the heavens with strong support from bandmates
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Sugar Magnolia
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Bounces into a fierce windup and hyper-launch
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Me and My Uncle
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Choice
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Smokey brew from the eye of ‘74

Comments

Wharf Rat
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Jerry’s opening notes capture the essence of the song/ the Wharf Rat’s vibe, as they simultaneously convey -- I may be out here in the cold and down-trodden by the docks, but I’m willing to get up and fly away – or at least try, anyway. No worries about the dime; thanks for listening.
Let It Grow
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

And the passage after the final lyrics is collective magic and quintessential listening. Everybody is all over it. Weir is just tossing in the coolest shit here.
Dark Star
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

Triumphant
Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 14, 1976
Shrine Auditorium

Runaway madness, trouncing everything in its path. Berserk and astonishing.
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 14, 1978
Boston Music Hall

Fantastic Eyes. Reminds me of 11/5 and 6/8/77 in its wanderings. Great drift out of it too.