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Cumberland Blues
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Jerry's in primal Viola Lee mode more than per country twang.
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Tennessee Jed
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

What an ending jam. Jerry improvises astonishing structures with ease and fluency. The others are right there with him.
12
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Bursting with feeling and well-played by all.
4
Picasso Moon
April 3, 1990
The Omni

Blazing version of this wild song. Lots of fun.
3
Tennessee Jed
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

Jerry's solo is so articulate -- immaculately constructed. Some very fine stuff.
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Comments

Touch of Grey
Sept. 15, 1990
Madison Square Garden

I’m surprised not to find this one higher. It’s not flawless — Garcia fumbles a lyric — but it’s performed like they mean it. Certainly worthy of your attention, along with the rest of Bruce’s first show as a band member.
Space
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

“Unique” is right! Think of The Wheel crossed with Ollin Arageed crossed with the intro to Run Like an Antelope. This deserves more votes.
Crazy Fingers
Feb. 19, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Very substantial jam on the end of this one. Do not overlook it.
Crazy Fingers
Aug. 4, 1989
Cal Expo

Echo-enhanced (Jerry) and wah-saturated (Bobby) guitar, brilliant keyboard arpeggios and runs tinged with sparkling MIDI effects. I'm blown away by the tone color alone. The performance is also very good.
Feel Like A Stranger
Nov. 10, 1985
Meadowlands Arena

As in most of this set, the playing is really hot and really fast. It’s not really a set for subtle communication and expressiveness, but it’s a great one for sweaty, slightly uncoordinated energy. I enjoyed it.
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