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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

Deal
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Makes you want to get up and dance.
Good Lovin'
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

If you don't have Pigpen in there, there's always this one. My pick for best since his raps. Is this the best show of 77? Many think so. But I don't, because Keith is really having an off night. Both his sound and performance are substandard.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

First thing in the first set that gets my attention. Solid version that stays within the bounds of its structure for the era, but almost meticulous in its execution. If you had never heard them do this before, you'd probably find it pretty satisfying. Nicely executed when Jerry steps back, Bob does his solo, then Phil signals the FG section. Not sloppy.
Dark Star
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Nice to see this one gaining more votes. Now in the top 20 as of this writing. I was informed that at about the 22 minute mark, you hear a very Cosmic Charlie-like bit.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Jan. 2, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Not super-early, actually. They started doing the pair on 9/30/69. The jam into Rider is relatively brief. Interesting how it evolved.
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