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They Love Each Other
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center
Brent goes funky with his solo, then Jerry goes lyrical.
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Drums -> Space
Sept. 2, 1979
Augusta Civic Center
What sounds like a momentary Let It Grow tease in Space, if you’re listening for something in particular. Powerful and pure Grateful Dead.
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Me and My Uncle
Sept. 14, 1978
Sphinx Theatre
Carries forward the energy and vibe of the preceding Ollin>NFA. Kind of mesmerizing.
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When I Paint My Masterpiece
Oct. 27, 1990
The Zenith
Eloquent Jerry solo elevates this one unexpectedly.
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Don’t always love the ’78s for this tune, but this howling version certainly warrants attention.
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Me and Bobby McGee
July 27, 1974
Civic Center
So many of the “short” songs seemingly reached their apotheosis in 1974, and this is a great example of that.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 3, 1981
Dane County Coliseum
Holy shit. What a transition jam. Brent is eliciting deep, guttural sustained tones from the B3. Jerry is attacking, darting at Scarlet’s melodic material in a way that’s reminiscent of the earliest versions from ’74.
Stella Blue
April 3, 1989
Civic Arena
This is one of the best Stellas of the era! Jerry’s midsong solo is profound and dramatic, with big interval leaps, while the outro is hushed and contemplative. Do not miss this song, this show, or this tour generally!
Estimated Prophet
April 3, 1989
Civic Arena
Cool and unusual. In the outro, Brent piles on interesting chord voicings as well as woolly MIDI textures. More people should listen to spring ’89, which has a fair bit in common with the megapopular tours that follow.
Row Jimmy
July 27, 1974
Civic Center
Well, I disagree about the “slow” part. This is as fast a Jimmy as you’ve heard this band play. But it’s got some nice intensity that’s not just a byproduct of the speedy tempo. Unusual and worth hearing.
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Very nice meditative version.
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