Bertha

Album: Skull & Roses (1971)
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  • Lyrics currently unavailable Writer/s: Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter
    Publisher: Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

Comments: 3

  • Mitch Medina from Batangas, Philippines.I never really liked this song. But the official post on the lyrics make it more attractive, because it gives the listener what the song might be about.
  • August West from MassachusettsThe version from Buffalo 5/9/77 is indeed a great version, but if you want to hear what I'd consider the greatest Bertha of all time, listen to the version from 8/27/72. From Keith's perfect descending intro on the piano, to Garcia's brilliant "between the lines" guitar fills, all the way to Jerry's dramatic solo near the end of the song, it's all there. It builds and builds in intensity until it's screaming along like a runaway train near the end. Primal '72 Dead!
  • Bryan P from Buffalo NyListen to Bertha from Buffalo NY 05-09-77 if you want to hear a top 5 version.
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