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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

Dark Star
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Loving this Dark Star from Dave's Picks 30. All sorts of subtleties to catch in this one. Around the 22 minute mark you can hear a Sugar Magnolia jam that's pretty cool. The first one wouldn't have been played till June of the same year.
Black Peter
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

These early Black Peters' always seem a little too slow and plodding to me. This version is no different. I would imagine this sucked the life out of the room for those that were there.
Mason's Children
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

This version slays
Might As Well
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Jerry's solo is very authoritative. Energetic and punchy version.
St. Stephen
Jan. 23, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Doesn't include the William Tell lyrics but has a cool segue into Lovelight.