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5
To Lay Me Down
Dec. 31, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

Acoustic perfection opener...
2
Let It Grow
Dec. 30, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

Crippling pace Jer had to have carved one off his amp prior to this.
7
China Doll
Dec. 30, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

Gorgeously long outro -
3
Stella Blue
April 24, 1984
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Controlled distortion is an art that Jer can paint with. Brent lends the waterglass accents here and there all good.
13
One More Saturday Night
Sept. 28, 1975
Lindley Meadows, Golden Gate Park

JG upfront in the mix and rips your bluesy face off. Cowbells, bangin' keys and DJ caterwauling - it's all here.

Comments

The Other One
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Whole band is jazz cattin’ the shit out of this unlike any other one (ha) I’ve heard. This take is flat out groovy as fuck - not bananas at 120mph on stamps but more like 72mph on a hash buzz. Everyone showcases and Bobby’s rhythm interlude is super cool. So worth the ride!! Really cool musical conversations happening this whole show ( see China>Rider, Bird Song, PITB & He’s Gone in particular) altho I think the Candyman, Ramblin’ and Stella are both notable listens for “standard” structured songs as well.
Jack Straw
Aug. 23, 1987
Calavaras County Fairgrounds

Nice!
Good Lovin'
Dec. 23, 1970
Winterland Arena

One of a kind sounding - notable for JG's determined solo'ing with some periodic flares and overall blues busting. Worth a spin.
Morning Dew
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

check out the Sing Me Back Home - top shelf country. Bonus Jerry interview to close out.
Morning Dew
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Backyard Dew...in France TRE BON!