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Sunrise
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Pure Donna vocals, and raging Garcia solo before the last verse. Donna sounds great throughout this entire show—it's a real smoker.
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Estimated Prophet
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. BIG bridge solo, pure Jerry/Donna backing vocals, scary Mutron solo into Eyes. One of the best.
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Samson and Delilah
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. Insanely-tight jamming, 2nd set opener, KEITH, JERRY, PHIL! Best version I've heard.
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Row Jimmy
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Easily the best '74 version. Keith plays beautiful Rhodes piano, Phil tears it up, and the vocals are pure.
6
Franklin's Tower
July 1, 1979
Seattle Center Coliseum

Out of Half-Step opener of the last show of Brent's first tour with the band. Love his early '79 keys sound.
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Comments

When I Paint My Masterpiece
July 4, 1989
Rich Stadium

For me, what really makes a good Masterpiece is LOUD Jerry high-harmony vocals. Due to his limitations in later years, this didn't happen often, but during this show, Jerry sings it beautifully.
Brown Eyed Women
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Easily the best performance of Brown Eyed Women. Jerry's playing is phenomenal, but Bobby's quick, key-clicking rhythm strums are what stands out to me, along with the lush vocals from Jer, Bob, and Donna Jean.
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

One of the first versions to feature the elongated bridge jam (I always feel that the '77 versions are cut drastically short). Great instrument tones from all the boys here. Bobby playing his Cowboy Fancy and Mesa amp. Jerry using Wolf with single coil pickups. Mutron III sounding good. Beautiful jam at the end that hints of the heady Eyes to come. Jerry is just on fire during this whole show.
Big River
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

This version is insane! Jerry and Keith are on fire. It is impossible not to start dancing when you listen.
Tennessee Jed
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

WOW! Jerry is using his Mutron III pedal for the solo. Unheard of! Thanks for pointing this out. I love songs where Jer sneaks in the Mutron unexpectedly.
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