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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

St. Stephen
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Sounds like the Rhodes here. The rhythm section here rules the direction this goes in. A unique take on St. Stephen that I would venture a guess is nothing like other versions from this time frame. It gets a bit noodly at times, like just before they return the song per se. Deserves a fairly high rating for its novel approach.
Not Fade Away
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Keith did some very good shit at the beginning, too.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 26, 1969
McFarlin Auditorium, SMU

Sort of a proto-UJB. You can hear how they're feeling their way through this one. Vocally interesting with good separation of the voices.
Sugar Magnolia
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

You know, I tend to encounter a Sugar Magnolia that I haven't heard with some trepidation. Will the number of times that "Sunshine Daydream" is sung wear out its welcome? Will Bob go a little too nuts? But I always listen for one that catches my fancy. And boy, does this one. This is really good.
High Time
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

extremely emotional vocal by Jerry. and what everyone else is saying about this one.
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