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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

Sugaree
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Jerry really gets into the singing here. Solid short rendition. I was there, and for me, this is when the show started to really take off. Listen for the sustained one-note bass line Phil does later in the song.
Box of Rain
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Certainly not one of Phil's better efforts, but Jerry and Keith add some very nice licks. Donna joins in for the substandard vocals. Too bad, because the rest of the band is on.
Tennessee Jed
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Dick Latvala is the source of the hype. He calls out the China-Rider, Row Jimmy, Bertha, and PITB from the first set and give it a VG+. It's the second set he's gaga about (it's no secret that his favorite shows are ones with a Dark Star). But this second set is pretty darn amazing.
Loose Lucy
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Kind of has that Chuck Berry vibe going. Too bad this show isn't in the vault. Needs some work with the mix.
Deal
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Just has the loping along thing. Billy and Keith have a lot to do with that. Sweet JG solo. There are some hidden gems in Summer of 73. JG has a bit of that signature Robbie Robertson sound for a little bit. The mix I heard is a bit of a mess, though.
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