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Estimated Prophet
Dec. 9, 1981
Activity Center - University of Colorado

My birthday show (albeit a few years early). Worth it just to hear what comes out of Bobby's throat at the beginning of the song.
9
Deal
July 31, 1982
Manor Downs

Set I ender from one of my favorite shows. Hot and tight.
16
Beat it on Down The Line
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

From an all-around great show (the extra accent in the count-in must have caused some smiles)
14
Mexicali Blues
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

It sounds like the boys gave a little extra on these "American" songs for their European fans.
10
Jack Straw
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Nice, tight version of a new American folk song.
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Comments

Shakedown Street
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Whoa, I need to listen to this whole show. Came here after a solid "China > Rider," and liked what I heard.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1989
The Spectrum

Wow. I got off on the China, but the Rider boogies. Jerry has a steady hand tonight, what rhythm!
Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

grendel, your pic reminds me of several experiences I had walking my black lab in the hot KY sunshine listening to this song, and to Phil and Jerry's lines. Became the first Jerry solo I ever learned, and the first time I was able to see it coming out of his hands as he played. Probably better versions out there, but powerful stuff for me.
Wharf Rat
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

This show is quickly becoming one of my favorites from this month, and I think this version is particularly expressive.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 14, 1994
Madison Square Garden

cgarces, thanks for the heads-up on this. It seems we have similar tastes in "S-F"s (I'm a big fan of 5-17-77 as well), and I think the version from the '82 Manor Downs show might be worth the re-listen. [edit:] Also, can you recommend a good AUD of this? I love the sound of a good AUD from MSG.
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