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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

Morning Dew
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

This is truly a wonderful version. The transition at the end of the first solo back into the quiet verse at 6:10, and then the tender and excellent tone of JG's guitar at minute 8 is superb. A great recording with both Phil and Bob high in the mix. Should be top 10, at least! I can only shake my head in disbelief that 5/8 has 200 more votes than 8/6. But, whatever.
Viola Lee Blues
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Jerry goes bonkers at minute 12. Crazy, crazy stuff.
Morning Dew
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Unfortunate that the electric set was recorded in mono. On headphones it sounds pretty muddy (and yes, I have DP8). A very good solo by JG, but also rather standard for this era. Followed by what has to be the best Viola Lee out there.
The Music Never Stopped
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

Very tasty.
Morning Dew
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

You know, I'm pretty fussy and don't listen much to AUDs, but this performance on guitar is outstanding. And for an AUD, the tapers did an excellent job. Kudos.
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