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6
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

Touch of Grey
April 14, 1984
Hampton Coliseum

Sure Jerry mangles the lyrics but I love how he kicks this one in the ass - when you need a hard edged TOG.
Morning Dew
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

17 mins of an extremely loose, moody and flowing Dew - yes please!
Morning Dew
Jan. 14, 1967
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

Essential listening for Dew fans H#T Sh$t misdated or not...
Cold Rain and Snow
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Protoplasm
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 20, 1982
Madison Square Garden

That Seamons matrix is nice for this one....
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