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JERRY BAND!

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Drums
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Big, boomy, mountain-scary drums from one of the best shows in '84. Hair-raising.
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Brother Esau
June 10, 1984
Cal Expo

Very tight, jammed-out version from my favorite '84 show.

Comments

Bird Song
Aug. 20, 1983
Frost Amphitheatre

Brent blasting away on the toy piano as Jerry and band bring it up to a giant ROAR near the end of the jam. Jerry's leads are extra crispy. An incredible version from one of my favorite '80s years.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Aug. 20, 1983
Frost Amphitheatre

Definitely the tightest early '80s version. The band pulls the solo part off perfectly. Just like a Swiss watch!
Let It Grow
July 28, 1982
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

World-ending LIG. Surprised this doesn't have more votes. '82 and '74 are my favorite years of LIG.
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Easily the most raging version, with a cool alternate jam at the end. Donna wail makes it complete. This one blows Veneta out of the water, IMO.
Samson and Delilah
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

This version is all about drummers and Phil. Bobby and Donna's vocals sound pretty sweet also. Phil was doing some impressive shit in June '76. Just listen to the 6/14 Dancin'. Phil just rips, as he does on this Samson.
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