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JERRY BAND!

+1962


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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.
27
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.
18
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.
9
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.

Comments

The Other One
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Miles Davis-esque funky jam at around the 12:00 min mark. Love it.
Wharf Rat
Oct. 7, 1977
University of New Mexico

Very good, but I don't see how this beats 5/7/1977.
The Other One
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

This is a fully dosed version of "The Other One." It took three gels. "Feelin' Groovy Jim" is the icing on the cake, but check out the total meltdown jam that rages before it.
They Love Each Other
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

This one is IT for me.
Touch of Grey
Sept. 20, 1993
Madison Square Garden

This one bursts right out of the gate. Great energy, but not rushed in any way. Jerry playing Lightning Bolt and Phil in his zone. Fantastic performance.