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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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Ship of Fools
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

Strange. Easily in the top 10 or maybe top 5 of the Keith era. Excellent support by Bob and especially Keith. Perfect vocal by JG.
Ship of Fools
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Unbelievably underrated. Should be top 10 or higher, There's a reason that some folks say that 1974 was Keith's most creative year.
Ship of Fools
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

I'm not sure how you could improve on this. It may be a bit slow for some folks. Was this a Betty Board? It certainly sounds like it. Red Rocks? Really?
Ship of Fools
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

CuddlyBear is right. Compare with 1/22/78, a much better version from that year, even though his voice is still a bit hoarse. Rest of the band is more engaged on it too.
Sugar Magnolia
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Remember: on American Beauty this is a country rock tune. This has some of that laid back feel at first, then it gets into that rock thing we are used to hearing later. Tasty licks, but we're not going for guitar hero stuff here. Let's invite Donnie to explain where this is unfocused.
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