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Big Boss Man
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

We need a Winterland version, don't we?
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Cumberland Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Jerry rips; classic summer 71
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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

Around and Around
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

We're talking an exhausted crowd of dancers at this affair. Very good.
Not Fade Away
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

After a promising start, it devolves into a lot of repetitious riffing, as if no one could quite decide where to take it. There's about six minutes of that before going back into the song per se. Certainly not one of my favorites, although I like this show overall. I'm not sure if I was at this one; I think it could have been the next night. I've never cared much for Bob's hoarse vocalizing at the end of this tune.
Row Jimmy
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Not just perfection for this boy. Donna adds a lot of off-key "rows". Nice keyboards, though.
Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Things truly become magical shortly after the three minute mark. Incredible improvisation by all involved. Rewards from close and multiple listens. Keith makes the most with very little. The second section begins at around 7:30, where Billy quiets down and the vocals return. If there's a weakness, it's in the vocals. The outro has Jerry asserting some piercing notes followed by some trancelike repeats and the return to that main theme. Very nice.
Sugaree
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Sad that so many folks feel like Sugaree isn't interesting unless it's a 20-minute version with three JG solos. Why not like both? Everyone is in sync here. This recording is excellent; most likely Betty. You can hear everyone's contribution.
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