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Crankin' Tunes

+1984


Submissions

1
Stagger Lee
Sept. 5, 1991
Richfield Coliseum

Jer nails it. Sep. '91 had some great Lee's
3
Estimated Prophet
Oct. 11, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Bob really over enunciates all the lyrics which makes this version somewhat unique.
2
Hell in a Bucket
Oct. 12, 1989
Meadowlands Arena

Energetic romp! This one slaps!
2
Bird Song
June 12, 1987
Ventura County Fairgrounds

This splendid version of Bird Song includes plenty of bird sounds and a spirited jam segment that crescendos magnificently into an uplifting climax.
1
Space
June 14, 1987
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Hey Hey We're the Monkees Space!
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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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