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5
You Win Again
March 5, 1972
Winterland Arena

Jerry calls for Keith to solo and he owns it. Great vocals by Jerry and Pig kills on backing organ
6
Wharf Rat
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Surprisingly melodic version of the Rat. Very enjoyable
3
Friend of the Devil
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Swinging album version rendition. Very tight
8
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Super peak in this - Bobby is screaming by the end
9
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Oh man, Jerry is all over this version. Playing with fire in the belly

Comments

Estimated Prophet
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

A bit of hype on this version, so i checked it out. To my ears, it is pretty standard for the era, which is to say, it is great, appropriately spacey and pleasant. These shorter May '77 EPs are really enjoyable, though i tend to prefer the longer, more exploratory later versions. This is still a goodie though and deserved of dap
Big Railroad Blues
Sept. 2, 1983
Boise Pavilion - Boise State University

God almighty!!! Jerry is attacking this like it owed him money. Just fierce and unyielding. Absolute smoke show....
Brown Eyed Women
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Keith fills on this one make it a gem. Note perfect and Jerry vocals are tenderosa
Good Lovin'
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

I've found post-Pigpen versions of this song to be a bit of a filler landing pad for a Bertha segue, but this one shines in energy. Bobby is screaming the vocals at the end, which amps this one up several notches (the boys amps went to '11' this night...)
Morning Dew
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

The heartache in Jerry's weathered voice, his thoughtful licks in the quiet moments, the confluence of full band energy in the peaks - this one is an emotional powerhouse