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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

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Just now opened up my copy of BIIYNI (I can't afford the whole PN box!) and put on disc 1. Well. There appears to be some real energy to this one. From my favorite spring 74 show. This official release has mixed in some crowd noise, and they seem pretty pleased. As they should have been. At about the 1:30 mark into IKYR, it dawned on me that this just might be the very best.
Wharf Rat
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

JG does some random rearranging of the lyrics, so it's not quite a vote for me. Also, I think he draws out some of the words way too much. Not fond of Weir's tone on this version; sort of grating.
Wharf Rat
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Portland, two days earlier, gets the votes, but this one is better. Flawless execution during the quiet "back on my feet' section by everyone. Steadier vocal by JG. A contender for the best of 74.
Wharf Rat
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

This is good, but 5/21 in Seattle is even better. I would have liked to have seen 5/21 on Believe It If You Need It, but Dave opted for the one embedded in the second set from 6/22/73. Understandable, though.
Sugaree
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Selected for inclusion on the Believe It If You Need It compilation from Pacific Northwest '73 '74.
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