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Submissions

8
Franklin's Tower
July 10, 1989
Giants Stadium

Tight, bright version. A great yin to the Stranger yang opener
1
Hey Pocky Way
April 30, 1988
Frost Amphitheatre

Blistering, full band energy. Crunchy Brent, fiery Jerry soloing - Bobby notes pre-song, this is the "drummer's choice" - Version cranks
2
Row Jimmy
April 30, 1988
Frost Amphitheatre

Absolutely glistening solo from Jerry and tasteful tonal fills from Brent. Choice
2
Feel Like A Stranger
April 30, 1988
Frost Amphitheatre

Super tight, funky, slinky Stranger, to really get the night moving. HOT
4
Dark Hollow
Oct. 9, 1980
Warfield Theater

So clean, perfectly executed - acoustic butter

Comments

The Other One
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Not much more that can be said about this version that hasn't already been stated. The real gem of this show and a top tier jam for the tour. It's more contemplative and melodic than others from this era. Everyone locked in, so many special segments. They hint at a Feeling Groovy jam. The portion before Bobby McGee is utterly gorgeous. All-timer, no question.
Good Lovin'
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

This one hits the "get up and GO!" button early, then following the initial swell, the band and pig connect on some really interesting improv, instrumentation illustrating the rap.
Bertha
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Cannot say enough about how pumped I am for this RSD release. Show is all-timer and sounds so buttery on vinyl. This Bertha fires out of the gates with tight, passionate playing. For Euro '72, I prefer the HYH version slightly better, but that's likely more for familiarity and nostalgia purposes (I wore that OUT when released). All a matter of preference between these two for best of tour, IMO
Brown Eyed Women
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Wholly agree with previous comments - real jumpy version, though the energy and direction is synched and hammers home nicely.
Loser
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Such solid touches, wonderful early version