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Submissions

2
Sugaree
Sept. 11, 1987
Capital Centre

Second set crowd pleaser with open throttle bursts
2
Take A Step Back
May 9, 1978
Onongada County War Memorial

Featuring Bob and Phil, w/ Jer on Hitchcock Theme
2
Brown Eyed Women
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Yet another fun ride
2
Cassidy
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Jam scatters the seabirds with words lost in the reprise
3
Promised Land
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Hello, New Hampshire!

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

The common source for this show is strong on the Bobby channel, but this China->Rider really showcases his masterful contributions. And the patience exercised in the drifty transition sends the music on a sweet boomerang journey.
Throwing Stones
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Embryonic and sprightly with an unfettered jam, it joins for the 1st time with a (frantic) NFA
Sugaree
June 5, 1993
Giants Stadium

Sunshine on a rainy day... where strangers become eternal friends
Terrapin Station
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

Post jam harkens back to the China>Rider bridge a bit, complete with Brent's psychedelic sprinkles...
Feel Like A Stranger
June 8, 1992
Richfield Coliseum

Yes, yes – Bobby tosses in that repetitive phrase with that clangy ’92 sound, upon which Jerry ignites the jam – short, but they’re feeling it in the first song, setting the stage for a strong outing.