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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

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.