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Crankin' Tunes

+1984


Submissions

2
Sugaree
April 9, 1989
Freedom Hall

Worth a mention. It has a good pace, and nice soloing.
1
Stella Blue
March 30, 1989
Greensboro Coliseum

Lovely version, the crowd is engaged, and Jerry delivers a perfectly patient sweet solo to end it.
1
New Minglewood Blues
Feb. 21, 1982
Pauley Pavilion, UCLA

This one is a very in your face rager. Great energy!
2
Bird Song
Sept. 14, 1982
University of Virginia

Jerry's fingers flying in this version. Love '82 Bird Songs!
2
Gimme Some Lovin'
March 24, 1987
Hampton Coliseum

Scorching way to open a 2nd 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.