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Truckin'
May 5, 1981
Glens Falls Civic Center

The main reasons I mention this version are the return of the Spanish Jam and then Alabama Getaway at the end. Great for 81.
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Spanish Jam
Oct. 15, 1983
Civic Center

The Space leading into St Stephen contains 2 Spanish Jam/Quotes that build into huge climaxes.
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Spanish Jam
Sept. 27, 1981
Capital Centre

This has o be the most upbeat, fast paced and downright happy Spanish Jam ever done. Quite uniqe.
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Eyes Of The World
July 10, 1981
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

MNS infused Eyes from 81 reaches 15 minutes here with huge jam in the Eyes theme leading into drums
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Estimated Prophet
Sept. 1, 1980
War Memorial

Possibly the most intense middle break of any Estimated. Everything in this show is about perfect anyhow....

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Johnny B. Goode
Sept. 26, 1981
Buffalo Auditorium

Well, it IS Chuck Berry's burthday after all - ask Bobby ;)
Bertha
Sept. 26, 1981
Buffalo Auditorium

Wow, not even the top from Buffalo. But what to expect with evevybody being either A. Drinking the Betty Board Koolaide or B. A Darkhead who never heard a tape from 79/83 because there are no sbd's.. So sad lol.
Big Railroad Blues
Aug. 3, 1982
Starlight Theatre

One of only seven post hiatus shows to feature both Big Railroad and Cumberland and perhaps one of two with both in the same set.
Big Railroad Blues
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

Sure beat Ship of Fools!
Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 15, 1983
Civic Center

So according to those who like to keep these sort of records (not me of course), this is the longest Big Railroad ever played. It certainly seems to go on forever.