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Crankin' Tunes

+1984


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

Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Sept. 12, 1987
Capital Centre

This is a very enjoyable version! Great playing and energy.
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
March 18, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

The March 17th and 18th shows have really gained my attention since the Miller upgrades were released out into the wild. Probably the shows I've listened to the most since this quarantine business started.
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.
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