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Bertha
Sept. 17, 1982
Cumberland County Civic Center

Excellent energy and Jerry led jamming to start a smoking show
2
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.
4
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

Comments

Standing On The Moon
Aug. 21, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Holy god almighty, how am I just hearing this now?? The peak at the end is absolutely breathtaking. Sweet fancy Moses - that was something!
Rubin and Cherise
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

A little keyboard heavy in this version, but i love this song and it is executed pretty crisply
Estimated Prophet
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

^ Obviously a typo, but I love the concept of a "fist show"
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Thats how you kick off a show right therrr. Crispy
Comes A Time
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

Jerry throws some serious falsetto vocal chaw on this. Never heard him reach that height before