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JERRY BAND!

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Sunrise
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Pure Donna vocals, and raging Garcia solo before the last verse. Donna sounds great throughout this entire show—it's a real smoker.
27
Estimated Prophet
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. BIG bridge solo, pure Jerry/Donna backing vocals, scary Mutron solo into Eyes. One of the best.
18
Samson and Delilah
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. Insanely-tight jamming, 2nd set opener, KEITH, JERRY, PHIL! Best version I've heard.
9
Row Jimmy
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Easily the best '74 version. Keith plays beautiful Rhodes piano, Phil tears it up, and the vocals are pure.
6
Franklin's Tower
July 1, 1979
Seattle Center Coliseum

Out of Half-Step opener of the last show of Brent's first tour with the band. Love his early '79 keys sound.
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Comments

Cumberland Blues
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Well this was a kick in the teeth. Blistering.
Corrina
May 26, 1993
Cal Expo

Will have to listen to the ones above, but this has always been the gold standard for me. It actually sounds like it could be a Dead standard in this performance.
Sugar Magnolia
April 14, 1978
Cassell Coliseum - Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Epic version. The Black Peter>Sugar Mag pairing is just exactly perfect. Sad tears/we all die into Bobby running around spreading joy.
Big River
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Wow, surprised this isn't higher. I find with most "Big Rivers," you can't get all of everything. Jerry's solos are either amazing or just standard-fare, while Keith either blows away his honky-tonk keys, or it seems like he has to be reminded that it's time for his solo...Not the case here. Both perform this exceptionally.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

This one should be way up there. The Phil feedback is the icing on the cake near the end of the jam. Great playing at this show.
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