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Submissions

1
Feel Like A Stranger
Feb. 5, 1989
Henry J Kaiser Convention Center

Busting out of the gate in the first show of the year. Great interaction between Bobby and Phil, tasteful commentary by Jerry.
1
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Oct. 14, 1988
Miami Arena

Great version because Bobby is understated, even weary. This gives Jerry the space to jump into the choruses with emotion. Dodging lions.
2
Dire Wolf
April 5, 1988
Civic Center

Remarkable solo, down to the last note.
2
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 17, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Notable because of what Bobby and Jerry play at the end of the jam. Fast forward to it if you need to.
2
Big River
Dec. 27, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena

Great version. Jerry plays angry, always a good sign. Check out his first solo. Also, Brent's mumbly jumbly solo is not too bad here.

Comments

Bird Song
Oct. 8, 1984
The Centrum

Damn, here I am commenting on this again?? This a sick, psychedelic Bird Song with Bobby leading the charge. Breaks down into pure space in multiple places. No wonder they didn't play Dark Star back then, they didn't need to.
Truckin'
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

Fantastic jam into The Other One. Phil is brilliant.
Ramble On Rose
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Keith sounds amazing on this. Love the little lick he plays after "Just like Jack and Jill." One of the best versions I've heard
Playin' In The Band
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Scary jam demands that you pay attention. You can't run away from it.
Might As Well
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

So cool that they go into a loose jam out of this tune. Bobby is def playing Wang Dang Doodle.