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Crankin' Tunes

+1984


Submissions

2
Sugaree
April 9, 1989
Freedom Hall

Worth a mention. It has a good pace, and nice soloing.
1
Stella Blue
March 30, 1989
Greensboro Coliseum

Lovely version, the crowd is engaged, and Jerry delivers a perfectly patient sweet solo to end it.
1
New Minglewood Blues
Feb. 21, 1982
Pauley Pavilion, UCLA

This one is a very in your face rager. Great energy!
2
Bird Song
Sept. 14, 1982
University of Virginia

Jerry's fingers flying in this version. Love '82 Bird Songs!
2
Gimme Some Lovin'
March 24, 1987
Hampton Coliseum

Scorching way to open a 2nd set!

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.