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Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
July 13, 1989
RFK Stadium

The golden year for Memphis Blues. Bruce is given the main solo spot.
2
Sugar Magnolia
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

Oviously the band was on this night. This Sugar Mag is absolutely torched.
2
I Fought The Law
March 16, 1994
Rosemont Horizon

I like the extended intro. Loved this song if the show was killer like this one.
3
Cosmic Charlie
Oct. 8, 1968
The Matrix

First Cosmic Charlie
3
Tennessee Jed
April 11, 1978
Fox Theatre

Alot of great 78 Jeds...this one is hot with a patient and unique final jam.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Now that its being released... should get some upvote. Not to be nitpicky, but the pre wind and the willows jam is just ok and the transition is solid and melodic, but nothing crazy. The Fire is top shelf, tho. So after 20 listens to this... My go to for 77 is 5/17.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

16 minute version in a great wharf rat year. This whole show is under-rated.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 22, 1985
Alpine Valley Music Theater

Huge build-up in Saint. One of the most killer versions of this combo.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Another great version from this era. Only thing from the first set that really gets me going.
Deal
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Honestly, most of this first set bores me like Fresno 74 release. There is so much of this 73-74 stuff released which is great, mostly for the second sets. Yes...the China>Rider is worthy.
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