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Big River
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

The intro is longer than most. Bouncy uptempo version. Excellent jamming.
1
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

Always a good way to open the show.
1
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

I like the way they play this - it isn't direct and in your face. More exploratory than most.
1
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

Man, I love these '82 Sugar Mags. Tje energy, focus and execution. They are so damn lively - excellent fast tempo serves this song well.
3
Bertha
April 4, 1971
Manhattan Center

Show opener. Jerry soars with thunder from Phil.

Comments

Ramble On Rose
Sept. 12, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Instrumental jam hitting some sweet peaks.
Bertha
Sept. 12, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Jerry nails the "throw me in the jailhouse" part, spot on.
Bird Song
Sept. 13, 1991
Madison Square Garden

The instrumental jam is fluid, floating along like a butterfly. Jazzy, it seems like it's a brother of the jams towards the end of Estimated. Jerry flows into MIDI flute - which works very well - back into guitar-mode. The re-entrry jam is focused, with purpose, as it buidls and lands back home. Jerry's voice is in good shape. Beautiful.
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Sept. 13, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Solid vocals and a sweet instrumental jam.
Big River
Sept. 13, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Love the way they work the fiddle into the instrumental jam, along with Jerry and Bruce.