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Crankin' Tunes

+1972


Submissions

3
He's Gone
March 1, 1987
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Listen to the last 3 minutes of the jam before >Drums. Really unique and one of my favorite Brent solos.
5
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Dec. 28, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

Great opener along with the Franklin's. Jerry has some hot licks in this one.
3
Terrapin Station
Dec. 28, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

Outstanding version. Check out that sweet little jam leading to drums at the end.
2
Eyes Of The World
Dec. 27, 1980
Oakland Auditorium Arena

Well executed Eyes with a sweetly subtle jam into drums
2
Drums -> Space
Dec. 29, 1984
San Francisco Civic Center

Cool drum segment that drifts into a space that is kind of like Ollin Arrageed with Spanish jam licks.
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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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