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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?

Comments

High Time
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Can be procured with Dave's Picks 2016 Bonus Disc. Or listen to the terrific matrix on the archive. I really like the PITB at this show -- very laid back compared to some. But, back to High Time. Terrific vocals and Keith adds some minimalist touches that punctuate the proceedings. Should be higher, methinks.
Around and Around
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

According to the JG official site, he started playing Wolf on 9/5/73, so I believe you are correct, sir.
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Not for the Donna-critical. Instrumentation-wise, this continues the jazzy direction the summer had taken. I found myself listening to Billy a lot during the jam. Very nice.
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

I was into fusion in 1974. My main band was Weather Report. It seems that the Dead were listening to what was happening in this world. Keith must have been listening to Herbie and Zawinul. One of my favorite drummers is Jack DeJohnette. At times on this PITB I almost think I'm listening to him and not Billy. This jam is easily as good as any jazz fusion being played in 1974.
Sugar Magnolia
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Caught up in sunlight. This is it, folks. The ONE. The vocals on this entire concert are excellent, which helps put it into the top third (at least!) of the tour. Add incredible recording/mix and the inventiveness. Wah-wah madness at the end.
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