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Crankin' Tunes

+1972


Submissions

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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 12, 1987
Ventura County Fairgrounds

A sprawling and celebratory 2nd set opener to a fantastic under the radar show from 1987
3
Little Red Rooster
April 17, 1982
Hartford Civic Center

Very silky and relaxed.
2
Its All Over Now
May 3, 1991
Cal Expo

Energetic and well jammed. Hornsby really shines on this version.
2
When I Paint My Masterpiece
March 18, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Bob really belts it out. Great energy and solos.
4
Estimated Prophet
March 17, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

Under the radar version from St. Patrick's Day '88. Really loose and shreddy, nice segue into Eyes
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Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Slower tempo, big thick bass sound. Feels like your trudging through the snow with the band.
Bird Song
July 21, 1990
World Music Theatre

This version is just ok. It feels sloppy and to me sounds like Jerry is struggling to find the right notes to play. Does not have that nice free flow feeling that the top rated versions have.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Awesome! A unique case where the Rider for certain out does the China Cat.
Dark Star
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

It's really not till the last 5 minutes of the song that you get anything that resembles "crashy noise". This is one that needs full attention though as there is so much going on here. It is certainly not a version you can play in the background during a party. I really do love this version though.
Eyes Of The World
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

This version is fantastic! It really deserves more love. It's up there with all the other wonderful and highly regarded renditions from '74.
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