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Crankin' Tunes

+1984


Submissions

5
Estimated Prophet
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Man does this version have a good bounce to it. I would put this version up against any version from the 80's.
6
Cumberland Blues
June 27, 1984
Merriweather Post Pavilion

This version doesn't quit. Jerry's solo is relentless
3
Uncle John's Band
June 28, 1986
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Check out the really groovy pre-drums jam that comes out of this UJB.
3
Row Jimmy
June 28, 1986
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry really glistens in this version. Excellent Row Jimmy.
3
C. C. Rider
June 28, 1986
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Great swing to this version. Excellent Brent and Jerry solos. A gem of a show from an odd tour.

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.