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Tomorrow Is Forever
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

A bit of a rarity. Jerry and Donna's vocals together (yes, giving donna props) are so tender. Boys nail the country style tune. For some reason, I dig
68
West L.A. Fadeaway
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Jerry destroys this version. Turns on the hose and never let's up. Complete shredfest
35
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Shreddy, heady goodness. Jerry gives this one a solid dabble
69
The Music Never Stopped
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Blistering, romping version. Very fun
64
Wharf Rat
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Great jammed out version. Heady stuff

Comments

Not Fade Away
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

I clearly wasted far too much time and money for a MBA and undergrad in business school. THIS is the business. All courses and programs completed, listen, then immediately grab your diploma. It's been years since i've heard this. There is what, 10-12 min of jaw-dropping jamming before any vocals even kick in?? This is disgusting. And, clearly deserved of all the dap
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 7, 1977
University of New Mexico

Yeah, this Mags is the business. Killer, high energy peak to the Mags, great pause for antici......pation of Sunshine Daydream, SD comes in with a whisper, then they bring it on home to a swinging close. Great version
Wharf Rat
Oct. 7, 1977
University of New Mexico

This is a masterpiece. While to me, it lacks some of the emotive, somber, and wrenching vocal stylings that are demonstrated in other top tier versions, the guitar work from Jerry is unmatched. Just swirling to a creative and cathartic peak. My only other (minor) gripe, is that i could have used 30 sec - 1 million minutes more of the ending jam. The sequel into Sug Mags is a bit jarring. Brilliant version, all and all though
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

This comes fully equipped with an audio account of a lunar landing, so yeah, there's that.. Very spaced out, Brent driving the effects, and incredibly surprised this one doesn't get more dap in voting.
China Doll
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Jerry's closing solo could make angels weep. A longtime favorite.