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5
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

One of the earliest live versions ever and boy oh boy is Jerry into it. Belts out the lyrics. Quick tempo & a real joy to hear!
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Hey Pocky Way
March 28, 1990
Nassau Coliseum

Weird how little folks seem to care at all about this tune. I love it & Brent does the Neville Bros. proud w/this version--as good as it gets.
5
Eyes Of The World
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

First there were only AUDs available, but now that a sweet CM SBD is up you oughta check out this sweet '78!
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Bertha
Oct. 22, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Rippingly good early version with Keith way out front. Jerry and the whole crew rock it hard!
3
Row Jimmy
Oct. 28, 1985
Fox Theater

Great cadence to this one and some cool reverb effects lend a trippy mesmerizing feel to this fine entry from the Fox. Get the CM SBD source.
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Comments

El Paso
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Makes it sound effortless doesn't he?
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Hey FreedomHaul That show would be 10/29/77 and it is my all time favorite show of shows. And while I'm here I should say this is a cool 90's version but for this trio i always compare to the '76-'77 years even tho I know I shouldn't cuz it's not really a fair comparison.
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 31, 1979
Nassau Coliseum

Nice flow to the bridge jam and a little extra tinkling from Brent before Jerry gets to Crazy Otto. Energetic reading overall and a little extra punch to "goodbye Mama & Papa."
Stella Blue
Oct. 12, 1981
Olympia Halle

Features one of the most delicate & beautiful passages ever played, right after Jerry tells us how he's stayed in every blue light cheap hotel. This whole show has gems sprinkled throughout.
Let It Grow
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

I like this version the more I hear it. Has that mellow '76 vibe but like carrion crow says it's not slow but instead bristling with energy and tight jams. The brief but well played drum break is just exactly perfect. Nice version.
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