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Crankin' Tunes

+1984


Submissions

3
Uncle John's Band
March 18, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Cool version, with lots of drum effects and a neat little jam into drums
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 17, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

This version has a nice swing to it. Speedy and good energy in the > Rider segue
2
Let It Grow
March 17, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Hot version, Jerry bending all kinds of notes in the end.
1
Let It Grow
March 31, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

A nice late era gem. Jerry's playing is exceptionally tight in this one.
1
Row Jimmy
March 31, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

Really nice late era Row Jimmy highlights the 1st set.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 3, 1982
The Scope

I love how the unique transition jam comes back up again later on in the show during the Estimated > Eyes transition.
Cassidy
Sept. 5, 1979
Madison Square Garden

Everytime this song comes up I always lament that this song could have been an amazing jam vehicle for the band. These short but jazzy '79 versions show why. I always wish the pre "Flight of the seabirds" jam was stretched out just a bit more.
Loser
Sept. 5, 1979
Madison Square Garden

Jerry really battles his guitar to get the solo out in this version. Lots of feedback problems. Jerry eventually prevails which makes for a cool version worthy of a listen.
Althea
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

Nice one, 2nd set scorcher.
Sugaree
Oct. 9, 1977
McNichols Arena

This version is amazing. May be my new #1. I don't think Jerry's fingers could move any faster then they do here.