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Jerry

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Submissions

16
Take Me To The River
April 1, 1995
Pyramid Arena

Epic bust out in Memphis, the home of Al Green. Sorry, Talking Heads did not write the song. Firm believer this was the best run in 1995.
18
I Know You Rider
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Another great acoustic version from 1970. Alot of heady stuff from these shows.
5
Cosmic Charlie
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

Its kind of a chill slowed version. Doesn't make it any less heady, though. Just different.
5
Cumberland Blues
Dec. 20, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

Excellent version. DaP 6.
19
Cryptical Envelopment
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

How is this not here??? Classic reprise.

Comments

All Along the Watchtower
June 25, 1992
Soldier Field

Dead base in the day, had this as a top 5 show of 1992...I think.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

This thing is no joke!
Terrapin Station
Nov. 6, 1979
The Spectrum

I think its not as a hard hitting Terrapin, since its over 15 minutes and does have a jammed out feeling of being in the clouds. Nonetheless, unique and beautiful version.
Passenger
Nov. 10, 1979
Chrisler Arena

This is absolutely torched by everyone.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

They did this sequence, I think 4 times. This is by far the best with all of the spot-on transitions. I don't think the Playin' ever gets tiger, but it is musically perfect to the ears. I completely agree with its top 5 ranking.