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Jerry

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Submissions

3
Oh Boy
Nov. 17, 1978
Rambler Room

Definitive
6
Ramble On Rose
May 26, 1993
Cal Expo

Definitely the best show of the year. Great tight version at this perfect show.
9
Here Comes Sunshine
May 26, 1993
Cal Expo

The epic Keysar 20 year anniversary show. This HCS does not match up to that, but probably the best version since it was busted out.
5
Casey Jones
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

I love this under the radar show. Great playing and groove all night. This Casey is a perfect show closer.
5
Good Lovin'
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

This version is more like early 80's than 77/78, which I prefer.

Comments

Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

I don't usually write more than 3 words, but this deserves more than I wrote before. It comes out of the most definitive Ollin as Phil leads the way into Fire. It has a super slow groove in the beginning prior to the first verse. The first Jam is fine, but the second has grit/power as Phil is thumping fast and hard. Not to mention that the whole band is firing. I recommend the release as the mix is perfect as you can hear each member individually and as a whole. The Jam stops on a dime as they make their way to the third verse. The third Jam is smoked and then it has the cool transition to IKO. Few things to mention: This version is like no other or even close as it has a unique groove that I can't explain. Jerry's vocal are perfect. It's definitive for me as a stand alone and the Ollin>Fire>Iko is just some of the most off the hook stuff. I know this version has 16 votes, but If you haven't listened to this...you are seriously missing the fuckin boat.
Black Throated Wind
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

I hear ya brotha!
Stella Blue
June 8, 1992
Richfield Coliseum

Agree. One of the best shows of 92, too.
Promised Land
Sept. 18, 1990
Madison Square Garden

This one is killer!
Mexicali Blues
June 20, 1991
Pine Knob Music Theatre

This show is so good, even the Mexicali is hot! Love me some Summer 91.