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Shakedown Street
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Big jam here, very funky
63
Althea
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Scorcher
146
Stella Blue
Oct. 21, 1978
Winterland Arena

SHOCKED this one wasn't mentioned yet. Even with the crushing cut out in the SBDs, this version still stands at the top
15
Cassidy
June 16, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Very hot, tight jam segment. Song has the best lyric ever written: "Let your life proceed by it's own design"
28
Brother Esau
April 27, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

By all accounts, this is a rather goofy song, but i love this version. Entire show is spot on

Comments

Knockin' On Heaven's Door
March 21, 1990
Copps Coliseum

Agree, not a note wasted and the notes between speak volumes. Not the longest version, but Jerry's leads are infectiously emotive
Wharf Rat
March 21, 1990
Copps Coliseum

Jerry absolutely tears into this solo. Great chunky fills by Brent too. A bouncier version than usual. No second jam, sadly though
Not Fade Away
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

That jam before the segue into a really wonderful Rat completely makes this version
Playin' In The Band
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

Great call on the tone of Keith's keys. Adds a nice, understated spaciness to the jam. This second set is pure gold, start to finish
Bertha
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Go ahead and chalk this up as another prime example of cgarces being that dude that will not steer you wrong. Been a while since i heard this one, spun it on a run today, thought "oh, that was good," then spun again once i got back and was pretty floored. Jerry just does NOT want the jam segment in the middle to end. Just keeps pushing and it gets hotter and hotter. Very choice, and thanks for the prompting, C!