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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

Ripple
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

I was taking a class in college in the religious studies department entitled "Confucianism and Taoism" and I had to write a paper on some aspect of Taoism. I quoted Hunter's lyrics at length. I got an A. Drinking song or Taoist philosophy? Take your pick. One of the best versions, slightly edged out by 9/20.
Wharf Rat
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

I don't even think this is a particularly good version. It seems like everyone is pretty much going through the motions here.
Wharf Rat
March 21, 1972
Academy of Music

Good, but 5/3 gets the nod over this one.
Wharf Rat
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Keith is fantastic on this. I was hoping for more of an outro solo. Definitely one of the best of the year, if not THE best. I'll have to listen to 5/3 and 5/25 again, though.
Wharf Rat
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

I just listened to 2/18 and 2/21 back to back on headphones. And 2/21 is vastly superior. For one thing, first time out they seem tentative. Sure, Jerry's vocal is good and Phil's game is always on, but the rest of the band do at best a mediocre job. Then there is no Jerry solo at the end. But just a few days later the song is really coming together, although the end of the outro is a bit weird. But that version has only a few votes.
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