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Bertha
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Speedy late 70's precision. Hot relic from a sweet run. (also, trying to add 7.4.89 and keep getting an error message. Version needs recognition)
19
Rubin and Cherise
April 7, 1991
Orlando Arena

Baller Jerry track that made the jump to the big leagues. They lock in nicely to this version
19
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

I have an odd love affair for this song and Euro '72 was its peak. UK a few nights later is far superior, but this one certainly has sufficient gusto
23
Feel Like A Stranger
March 2, 1987
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Really shreddy version. Jerry on full hose
70
Eyes Of The World
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Great, energetic version. Very solid show from the Bean

Comments

The Eleven
Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

For me, this is the definitive version. Several movements in jamming, and the psychedelic jazz at the ending is pure fire. Love this one.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Coincidentally, i also spun this yesterday and yes, this is spacey, but maintains coherency. It doesn't dissolve in cacophony, and stays fluent, focused, and psychedelic throughout. Certainly a very worthy versions and the following Wheel is choice taboot!
The Music Never Stopped
May 13, 1978
The Spectrum

Jerry's solo in the middle is magnificent. His series of descending notes are wonderful, then strong gallop to a peaky, fan-y finish. Not the tightest version necessarily, but a goodie for sure.
Bertha
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

The initial solo is instant Jerry touches with spine tingling results.
Wharf Rat
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

This was has a soaring, triumphant peak. Much love for the motional swells in this goodie