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5
The Music Never Stopped
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Searing, energetic, and shredding
5
Cumberland Blues
Nov. 3, 1984
Berkeley Community Theatre

Jerry and Phil absolutely tear this one apart
8
The Music Never Stopped
June 4, 1977
The Forum

A steamroller of a version, that only provides an inkling of what was too come in the second set
4
Franklin's Tower
Jan. 13, 1980
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Really nice JS>Franklin's to open
7
Me and My Uncle
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Colorful and quick

Comments

Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Melodically intricate and captivating. Totally worth a listen for anybody inclined to sit down and really appreciate what's going on. Almost sounds like a jazz composition if you let the sounds blend together. Really good version.
Feel Like A Stranger
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

One of the best versions my ears have heard.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Grendel, thanks for pointing this one out. Really great stuff. The intro to Fire as was mentioned is indeed superb. The whole Fire for that matter is superb, and not to forget the Scarlet, a very good rendition. In all seriousness this version is massively underrated and deserves many more votes, for real.
Row Jimmy
Oct. 28, 1985
Fox Theater

Starts out sounding like Jerry is a little fatigued. However, he picks up the pace once delivering the solo, and the solo is good, both of them. The concluding minutes of the song are also played well. All in all I agree with your above comment, and this version is worth an upvote.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Feb. 17, 1979
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Energized