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Sugar Magnolia
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

A solid workout with a well-rendered buildup and a yelping SSDD
4
Comes A Time
July 21, 1972
Paramount Northwest Theater

Much appreciated, as there soon comes a time when its more sporadic in the repertoire
1
Good Lovin'
June 13, 1970
Red Vest

Another punchy shot in the arm from 1970
1
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 24, 1973
University of Iowa

Amazed at how these early versions are so well established, moving along confidently yet dreamily; then some unique post-lyric explorations.
9
Big Railroad Blues
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

A fresh, hoppin' four minutes of GD
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

High ranking version for me. Countless listens. Although the verse is omitted, one interpretation is “let’s just get right to the jamming” – and this take has one of the best breaks ever. The transition is like no other… another life-altering journey for this puppy.
New Minglewood Blues
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

One of those glitches seems to keep this from the main list. But you don't need a lawn sign on your way home that says vote for this one. Phreggin' Ragin'/ haven't found another that tops the energy.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

^^^ I'm gonna check that one out!
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

Pureed.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 11, 1971
Atlanta Municipal Auditorium

Freaking amazing, again: Torched! NFA right up there too.
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