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Sugaree
April 9, 1989
Freedom Hall

Worth a mention. It has a good pace, and nice soloing.
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Stella Blue
March 30, 1989
Greensboro Coliseum

Lovely version, the crowd is engaged, and Jerry delivers a perfectly patient sweet solo to end it.
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New Minglewood Blues
Feb. 21, 1982
Pauley Pavilion, UCLA

This one is a very in your face rager. Great energy!
3
Bird Song
Sept. 14, 1982
University of Virginia

Jerry's fingers flying in this version. Love '82 Bird Songs!
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Gimme Some Lovin'
March 24, 1987
Hampton Coliseum

Scorching way to open a 2nd set!
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Comments

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.
Looks Like Rain
May 19, 1992
Cal Expo

Set aside the cheesy Vince synth sound, this version is really solid and worth the listen for those that enjoy the song.
Stella Blue
March 18, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

I agree, this is ridiculously good. I'd put it up against any version from the 80's or 90's.
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