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Cumberland Blues
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

The boys are letting it rip
11
The Wheel
April 25, 1983
The Spectrum

Very nice '83-version coming out of Space, which features an interesting jam into Playin' reprise. Bonus track on DaP 39.
1
Feel Like A Stranger
July 6, 1987
Civic Arena

Gotta love a Stranger with that crispy ‘87 sound!
4
El Paso
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Okay, so it's El Paso, but it sounds like Keith enjoyed the Big Sky 'cause this dude is ON throughout this show
5
Big River
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Strange to not see this already on here. The boys are on (as they are throughout this legendary show). And listen to Billy!

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Mesmerizingly rippin'! Yeeehaaaw!
Big River
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Typical example of a song falling between the cracks in a well-known show brimmed with standout versions. Strong Big River!
Pretty Peggy O
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Top notch! Inspired soloing by Jerry here, absolutely.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

^ Agreed with everyone above. Sublime jam into Playin.
Playin' In The Band
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Great stuff. Except for the Scarlet > Fire, this show seems pretty underrated despite even being an official release. Lots of exceptional moments here, not only in terms of the overall performance by the band, but Keith's widespread use of the Polymoog adds a unique quality to many of these songs.
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