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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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The Eleven
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Does anyone know why this show has not been officially released? Is it not in the vault, or it's sonically "not good enough"? I would buy this show in a heartbeat. Comments on every song indicate there is high demand, at least for those who venture this far back in time. I mean, 2/14 is fine, but this is off the charts brilliant stuff.
Bertha
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Grade inflation for being the week of Cornell. Okay, but I wouldn't say top 5.
Bertha
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Now that wasn't too shabby, was it? Gets fierce in the last couple of minutes. The Dylan imitation tickled me.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

I always approach a Scarlet->Fire with some trepidation: will Donna launch to an ill-advised "faking an orgasm" vocal? Not here. Instead, she makes more gentle cooing sorts of embellshments. That aside, this is definitely top 3. I especially like the JG solo starting at the 4min mark into Fire. For me, the Mosque is not as good.
Truckin'
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Features a gallopin' Bill the Drummer. The best of the four NYE's Truckin's at Winterland. A friend laughed when I told him how many versions of Truckin' I have. He was obviously not clear on the jamming opportunities afforded. Excellent sound quality and separation.
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