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Crankin' Tunes

+1984


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He's Gone
Dec. 28, 1984
sf civic ctr

Great He's Gone with a sweet segue into Spoonful
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 28, 1984
sf civic ctr

Speedy, energetic, and a lot of fun! Love this 2nd set opener.
4
Aiko Aiko
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

High energy Set 2 opener with Clarence Clemmons!
3
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Dec. 27, 1989
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Silly version. Phil has fun with this one. Nice energy from the band too.
4
Greatest Story Ever Told
Nov. 4, 1979
Civic Center

A notably speedy version. "Bobby your rushin'!" Great solo by Jerry though
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Comments

The Same Thing
Dec. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

I love the way they melt into it from PITB.
Around and Around
Dec. 27, 1991
Oakland Coliseum Arena

I never really pay attention to this song but this one caught my ear. Bob's on point and I really like Jerry's tone and solo.
Little Red Rooster
Dec. 27, 1991
Oakland Coliseum Arena

This is a great version. Bob's vocals are on point, great audience participation during the hounds begin to howl part, Jerry shreds. You can hear how palpable the energy is.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

This one bubbles nicely before a strong psychedelic peak that simmers down into a sultry and jazzy refrain then boils back up to another peak then finds its way to a phenomenal reprise.
The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 21, 1983
Worcester Centrum

This version starts off tentative and Bob forgets most of the lyrics. You're thinking "Yeesh, this version is going to be a mess." Then the midsection jam starts. Great recovery but this version still lacks the steller Jerry peaks that the top notch versions have.
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