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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
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

I've been listening to this entire show on headphones and for me the sound is excellent -- very crisp. One of my favorite versions. The whole show is splendid.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Holy cow. Three minutes in, there's nine straight minutes of searing, I say, searing intensity. Listening to the CM mix from the archive on headphones, JG is a bit distant in the left channel while Phil is pounding all sorts of jazz into my right ear and Billy is propelling into far space. I can't really hear Bobby or Keith much. It's a good thing my acid-taking days are far in the past (I'm nearly 70 now), because this would have scared the bejesus out of me back then. Even so, be forewarned!
Uncle John's Band
Aug. 24, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Oh my. That outro frenzy by Phil and the last vocals. Severely unloved. This show seems to get votes for the DS-MD combo, but the China-Rider and Truckin are also well worth a listen. Oh, and ROR.
The Other One
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

I don't find the first 9 minutes that compelling, but then it's off to a blistering and propulsive rendition. Above average.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Another underrated one. Check out the video of this on YT. They even show Phil playing!
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