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Big Boss Man
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

We need a Winterland version, don't we?
5
Cumberland Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Jerry rips; classic summer 71
3
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?

Comments

Truckin'
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Indeed, the rhythm section shines in the last five minutes or so.
Wharf Rat
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

I think where JG is going in the outro causes Billy to be a bit overactive, which I find distracting. This is definitely a much different outro from other WR's. It's good, but I couldn't quite bring myself to upvote it.
Wharf Rat
Dec. 14, 1971
Hill Auditorium

I think the ending adds just the right melancholy note, as some others from '71 do. This is definitely up there with other favorites such as 2/21 and 8/15. Actually, I think it's either this one or 8/15 for the best of 71. Sure, the Skull & Roses on 4/26 is great too, but they put those overdubs by Merle in there, so it's best listened to on the archive in Charlie's mix.
Wharf Rat
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Another very good one from '71. Good vocals and I like the twanging outro.
Wharf Rat
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

This has some fine playing in the outro, which is about 3 minutes long. I like these early ones that have a more gentle and mournful approach. I think this is better than 5/25. It should be right up with 4/24 in the rankings, along with 5/3 in Paris.
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