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Estimated Prophet
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Massive Attack by the entire band from 3:30 - 5:30 - sneakers in the dryer and all.
4
Brown Eyed Women
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

2 Drummer breakbeat attack with Phil throwing down the rope a dope and Jer firing darts - this one's lively.
9
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.
8
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.
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Comments

Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Helllooooooo Peggy O lovers - very different take super slow - whatever - this one scratches my itch.... had this show on a disc ages ago somebody kiefed it - now I remember why -- it's so damn good!
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Yes you want to hear this because it kills - drums are mic'd perfectly and Billie makes this one nice and funky - oh yeah the rest of the gang just goes for it too....big smile.
Sugaree
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

Well okaaaaaaaaaaaaay then Jerry - sheesh.
To Lay Me Down
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Yup - this for me is the perfect version whether it's the best I dunno but WOW.
Deal
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

This one has "IT" in Spades.
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