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Good Lovin'
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

I typically find the post '72 versions of this song to be a bit of filler, but this one has some nice accents from Keith and some ramp-up ending chaw
6
Wharf Rat
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Relatively short, given later incarnations, but this one has wonderful energy behind it, deliberate playing, and a delicate finish
9
Bertha
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Jerry on his giddy up and RIDE for this show opener.
3
Drums
July 12, 1989
RFK Stadium

The Drums is fine/good, but this one is great to cleary hear some spunion shout "holy fucking, SHIT!" on the SBD. Someone's mind = blown... Priceless
16
Bird Song
July 9, 1989
Giants Stadium

Very inspired playing. Jazzy swing from the rhythm devils, Lesh is barreling down the low end, and Jerry dancing the leads to a powerful conclusion

Comments

The Wheel
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Beautiful, flowing version that segues effortlessly into a great Wharf
China Cat Sunflower
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

Slammer of a stand-alone Cat. Jerry and Phil ripping it
Turn On Your Love Light
April 27, 1969
Labor Temple

This one is hot. Jerry gets an Allman brothers slide-type feel at the end of the first Lovelight. Very cool
Mountains of the Moon
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

Outro jam on this is everything. Broody, melodic psychedelic soup
Brother Esau
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Love Esau and this is a solid, tight, moseying version