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Submissions

1
Stagger Lee
Sept. 5, 1991
Richfield Coliseum

Jer nails it. Sep. '91 had some great Lee's
3
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Bob really over enunciates all the lyrics which makes this version somewhat unique.
2
Hell in a Bucket
Oct. 12, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Energetic romp! This one slaps!
2
Bird Song
June 12, 1987
Ventura County Fairgrounds

This splendid version of Bird Song includes plenty of bird sounds and a spirited jam segment that crescendos magnificently into an uplifting climax.
1
Space
June 14, 1987
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Hey Hey We're the Monkees Space!

Comments

Dark Star
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Loving this Dark Star from Dave's Picks 30. All sorts of subtleties to catch in this one. Around the 22 minute mark you can hear a Sugar Magnolia jam that's pretty cool. The first one wouldn't have been played till June of the same year.
Black Peter
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

These early Black Peters' always seem a little too slow and plodding to me. This version is no different. I would imagine this sucked the life out of the room for those that were there.
Mason's Children
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This version slays
Might As Well
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Jerry's solo is very authoritative. Energetic and punchy version.
St. Stephen
Jan. 23, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Doesn't include the William Tell lyrics but has a cool segue into Lovelight.