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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

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Bill thanks people for waiting and then says, "On a Saturday night in San Francisco, the Grateful Dead" and the band launches into this joyful reading. Maybe it's because I was there that night (and Friday too), but I have a lot of affection for this performance. The positive vibes are palpable, I say!
Loser
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Just too piercing, that solo. I think this one is just average compared to, say, Copenhagen. edit: okay, what was I thinking? this one is much better than that.
Mission in the Rain
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Really nice work by Keith here. What a great tune. Inexplicable why 6/29 is preferred.
Its All Over Now
May 7, 1978
Field House - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

They all sound like they're having way too much fun. Definitive version.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Oct. 11, 1977
Lloyd Noble Center - University of Oklahoma

Sorry, but Keith gets monotonous on this one. Just average. Edit: I think I was a bit harsh to condemn this medley just because I think Keith isn't really contributing much. Maybe the mix I'm listening to these days, having bought the RT 1-2 release, has improved my mood.
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