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Mexicali Blues
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

Admittedly not a favorite tune for me but this is super crispy - laconic delivery by Weir w/ Jer's picking and tone perfection. Whole show is massive.
7
Bertha
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Playfully different melody here really cool Jer is sporting very catchy phrasing - mid tempo no hurry super chill with highlights.
3
Me and Bobby McGee
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

Solid take with nice Jerry backup howls while Bobby yodels.
11
Space
April 26, 1983
The Spectrum

Skeletons> Helium Hit > Confusion > Clearing
6
West L.A. Fadeaway
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

Smokey, sneaky slow burner with the added Ginger says verse ... locked in tight groove.

Comments

Jack Straw
April 23, 1984
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

I love it when Jerry gets his strum on like he does here - quintessential '84ness.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
April 23, 1984
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Oof this one sticks with me. The LS>STC>UJB combo is a mood piece. The air is THICK the band is working hard on our behalf to keep our collective shit together - Bobby mushroom whammy work yup!, Jerry furiously riding his pedals while he digs like a dog after a bone check! Brent's got the buzzers and ringy dingys set to stun and the devils power it out in the background (what are they doing back there?) The cave is sweating as the ancient fire burns on the stage -weary but keeping us warm from the encroaching darkness. Are they playing for their lives here with all their energy spent? Sure kinda FEELS like it to me. PS stick around for the best spookiest Spanish Jam with voices and special effects added no charge...
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 12, 1984
Augusta Civic Center

Good day to crank this one!
Truckin'
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

This He’s Gone > Trucking combo is one of the finer things in life. A ripping awesomely jammed Truckin’ the Bobby riddim’ showcase in full effect.
Bertha
Aug. 27, 1980
Pine Knob Music Theater

JG unleashes a superfluid and remarkable solo on this one.