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Deal
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Really Rockin Deal! The end of '76 into the magical 77! There some magic at this show. Great setlist selection by the band that night. really smart!
14
Jack Straw
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Very clear Keith at the end. Very Smooth!
18
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Flawless Scarlet! Must Listen! A+
10
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Tasty Sugar Mag. Gets kinda Cajun when they go she can dance a Cajun river..
6
Not Fade Away
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

Solid NFA coming out of St. Stephen, Intro Jam has a very St.Stephen feel they kind of blend the 2 songs 1st, great sounds very crunchy Gibson tone!!

Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Love phil's tone in this one. You can really here him in the intro!
New Speedway Boogie
June 2, 1995
Shoreline Amphitheatre

A soul filled verison. Esp on the last set of verses, Jerry pours it out!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

The band is in rare form on this cut. A fast paced out of the gate china cat and Jerry is on. Smooth first lil lead hints on what is to come. The instrumental breaks build up a ton of steam for what is yet to become a powerhouse version! It blossoms beautifully into an extraordinary transitional jam segment. The band seems to be split here. Jerry holds off on that signature china cat jam riff until the tension builds to great heights. Phil digs in hard on his bass as Jer scorches the crowd with his perfectly executed phrases. Amazing playing '82 was really an amazing year! The Rider delivers, don't miss this Jem!
Truckin'
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Just heard this the other day and was blown away. Very energetic Jam!
Cumberland Blues
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

you mean 1972 lol!