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Cucamonga007

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4
Not Fade Away
Nov. 20, 1970
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Sounds exactly like I am standing next to the guy taping it. Rippin '70 sonic energy.
5
He's Gone
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Plaintive and soulful take that gets nicely bluesy at the finish a fine example of their sound this year.
4
Let It Grow
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Wildfire at Laguna... the band started it.
4
Sugaree
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Humdinger with Jerry spraying us on the baked hill in Monterey...finely, finely delivered rendition here worth a spin. Source: CM
3
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Show opener at Laguna Seca - twas a beautiful day...and the boys came to play. Check the CM source.

Comments

Queen Jane Approximately
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

This version has the kind of bite I like... if only I could block out Vince's windchime jam,
Bertha
March 27, 1993
Knickerbocker Arena

Hey Grendel - This Bertha kinda grows on ya with more listens I think.... check out the Peggy-o where Jerry is in stronger voice and sounds like much the grizzled veteran instead of the younger messenger of the '70's versions. The emotion in his vocal work is aching here.
The Music Never Stopped
April 21, 1978
Rupp Arena

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The Music Never Stopped
April 21, 1978
Rupp Arena

Whew boy this is shitfire hot hot hot. JG and BW spray the crowd.
Franklin's Tower
June 7, 1975
Bob Weir's Studio

Cool