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Submissions

1
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

An uncommonly rich version--Jerry and Bruce both make great use of their solos while Bob, Vince, and Phil add vibrant texture throughout.
3
It Must Have Been The Roses
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Sung passionately, played precisely. Just exactly perfect version.
3
Its All Over Now
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Unusually professional sounding for a cover. This one is nice and tight with just the right amount of bounce.
1
Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

In full command of the Wall’s sonic clarity, Jerry executes on some softer, more intricate lead parts. Lovely version.
4
Little Red Rooster
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

The Brent-driven portion of the jam is downright smoldering. The rest of the band can't resist getting in on the action.

Comments

Deal
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

This is pretty much a perfect reading of the song's original arrangement, before it became a set closing shred fest.
Here Comes Sunshine
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

I'm a simple man: I hear a 1973 Here Comes Sunshine, I upvote it on HeadyVersion.
Brokedown Palace
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Never quite understood the decision to play this as anything other than a set/show closer, but this performance is incredibly tight and heartfelt.
Bertha
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Mellow magic
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

It may be about 10 minutes shorter than some of the year's headier expeditions, but every single piece of this jam is tight and purposeful. Stunning music.