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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.
6
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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Althea
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

don't forget to check the video of this out on YouTube. Rockpalast TV. Lots of close-ops of JG's fingers on the fretboard. Definitive version.
Uncle John's Band
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

wince-worthy vocal flubs by Garcia, which is too bad, because it sounds like they're out in the tropical sunshine. you could add steel drums to this and go Jamaican with it.
Ramble On Rose
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

I quite like this. Good synergy between JG and KG. Doesn't even make the Top 30. Hmmm.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

I'll add a mild dissenting voice. This was the 14th time they'd played this sequence in just over a month. I'd say it suffers from a lack of inventiveness that others from the spring tour show. I can't fault the playing, but it lacks the bristling energy we all like, especially in the FOTM part. Pleasant, but unassuming.
Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Ah, Jerry. Down in the groove and pristine sound. Listen to Billy and Phil's support here. This is a workout. I was up in the balcony on the left on this night; totally burnt out from the previous night (lysergic). By far my favorite standalone. Is Keith channeling Zawinul or Hancock here? He definitely reminds me of that fusion keyboard sound that both of them were playing.
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