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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 Other One
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

This show isn't on the archive and was Download #6. It can be streamed, however, and is tremendous.
Dark Star
Oct. 20, 1968
Greek Theatre - University of California

From DS to Caution, stands with the best in 1968. 30 minutes of outstanding music.
The Eleven
March 17, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Ridiculously underrated sequence.
Bertha
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I think this one is just so-so, but maybe that's because the drums seem to overwhelm.
Around and Around
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

Halfway through, JG suddenly decides to switch into Johnny B. Goode mode and suddenly everyone is playing really fast. Lee Oskar on harmonica. I think we were all dripping after this...lucky to have been there.
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