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Around and Around
May 3, 1977
The Palladium

In most ways typical of era but I wanted to note it for how fine Donna's voice is throughout this one.
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C. C. Rider
Sept. 11, 1983
Downs of Santa Fe

Nice pacing with good energy. Playing is good with exception of Bobby's slide solo, which falls into that period of out of tune passion.
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Nice energetic version with proper pacing and sharp playing.
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Man Smart, Woman Smarter
June 25, 1983
St. Paul Civic Center

This is a really smoking version. The playing is great with high intensity and energy.
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The Wheel
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Nice transition from the drums. Good energy and firm attitude towards the song. Crowd enjoying it very much. Nice fading at the end.
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Comments

High Time
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

few miscues with a sweet and poignant interlude that gets me every time. The band follows Jerry's lead perfectly.
Sugar Magnolia
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Love the build up post lyrics as the band warms up the groove before Jerry kicks in. Very hard rockin' version.
Jack Straw
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Great start to the best of the London shows of this run. Fun banter from Bobby before the music starts. "...now we play for Clyde" Also nice jammy noodling before song begins.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

This deserves some attention. Not having a good SB copy prevents further appreciation of a fine example of 1981 classic. However, there are many interesting parts to this version which keeps it upbeat and entertaining throughout. Probably my favorite early 80's Scarlet>Fire
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Aug. 6, 1982
St. Paul Civic Center

Good solid version, representative of the time. I think it beats the Texas version of the same era noted at a higher level.
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