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Weirs Jort Army

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Submissions

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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
70
Eyes Of The World
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Great, energetic version. Very solid show from the Bean

Comments

Dark Star
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Of note, that WRS segue doesn't not produce a full version of the tune; rather, a WRS tease -> ~6 min of spaced out jammy weirdness (hide the kids)
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Man, this one is some swirly heady goodness. Really nice, mellow wandering jamming
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Brilliant China Cat in this one! Great feeling groovy jam. As Carrion noted, air tight Rider taboot
Blow Away
March 26, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena

Hammy heady Brent goodness. Jerry goes off nicely at the end
Rubin and Cherise
March 17, 1991
Capital Centre

Good version. Hard to hear Bruce at times over Vince, but he adds some nice chaw