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Big Boss Man
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

We need a Winterland version, don't we?
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Cumberland Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Jerry rips; classic summer 71
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Sugaree
Aug. 5, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

A laid back one. Phil's bass and Billy in the groove.
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Passenger
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Everyone is on for this one. Great vocals, even by Donna. Why isn't this getting any love?

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Dancin' in the Streets
March 18, 1967
Winterland Arena

The remedy for the late 70's disco versions. It seems the unlikely song to feature some pretty intense psych, but Jerry really goes bonkers there at the end with some nasty shredding. Glad I'm going through these 67 SBD's, as there is some truly excellent blues being played.
Jack Straw
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

severely underrated. after a fantastic He's Gone, the band finishes the first set in style
He's Gone
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

After only 15 "and nothing's going to bring him back"s, we get what has to be the best outro solo by Jerry for this song. Possibly the best, this is #1 for me unless I hear one better.
Box of Rain
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Phil's best vocal performance and tasteful backup make this one by far the best. I like how he can make the word "flame" at least six or seven syllables.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

Coltranish intensity. Keith is especially expressive here, and Jerry is driven to some very fast playing because Billy is relentless. Until about 13 minutes in, that is. This is some of that jazzy stuff that 73 and 74 are known for.
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