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Bertha
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Speedy late 70's precision. Hot relic from a sweet run. (also, trying to add 7.4.89 and keep getting an error message. Version needs recognition)
19
Rubin and Cherise
April 7, 1991
Orlando Arena

Baller Jerry track that made the jump to the big leagues. They lock in nicely to this version
19
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

I have an odd love affair for this song and Euro '72 was its peak. UK a few nights later is far superior, but this one certainly has sufficient gusto
23
Feel Like A Stranger
March 2, 1987
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Really shreddy version. Jerry on full hose
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Eyes Of The World
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Great, energetic version. Very solid show from the Bean

Comments

Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1993
Cal Expo

This one gets a bit noisy and grating for my tastes, but good to see that the boys could still get weird in the later years.
Dark Star
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Man, this one is beyond words. Perfect weaving of Dark Star throughout the set. The tighten up jam is nothing short of miraculous. Pity there is no SBD, but the AUD copies are decent enough. This one sparkles, from end to end
Eyes Of The World
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

This may be deemed 'blasphemy,' but to my humble ears, the Branford sits ins always bordered dangerously on dad rock/Kenny G dentist office waiting room music. Still, the core of the band is completely on point for this - Jerry's solos shine brightly, like a spotlight shown on a diamond. Phil's contributions on the low end are tasty brilliance. Branford weaves in perfectly with the tapestry of music, though the tone is a little vanilla to my ears. The jam is at its best when Jerry is going off and Branford is playing the simple back and forth background chord changes. All and all, this is brilliant, no doubt. A top shelf version, regardless of guest appearance luster. It is nice to have a point of comparison to see what the boys sound like with a variable in play. 50 minutes of incredible music with Eyes > Estimated > Dark Star. Best ever? Likely not, but incredible, no doubt
Estimated Prophet
March 29, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

I hear you cgarces, but Branford does torch the early part of the jam before Jerry takes over. Very great version
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
April 1, 1990
The Omni

Jerry tugging at the old heart strings with some impassioned playing