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Johnny B. Goode
Feb. 27, 1977
Robertson Gym, UC Santa Barbara

Wow!!! This ones a ripper folks. great run and this is a hidden gem.
2
Cold Rain and Snow
Feb. 12, 1989
Great Western Forum

Awesome show opener at the forum in LA.
6
It Must Have Been The Roses
June 24, 1976
Tower Theatre

BEST I've ever heard... can't find words.
5
Big River
June 24, 1976
Tower Theatre

A monster show, always underrated due to poor circulation. I swear the boys are all on mushrooms, and its a best friends birthday.
5
Box of Rain
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

This is a great version.
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Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Carrion crow nailed it. the mix on this SBD is just as good as it gets. There are too many amazing sounding SBD's to note but this one for me has always stood out. i know that 8-27-72 is one of the best shows, but this one is way overlooked in my opinion. There is a killer little jam in the middle of this song. The China Rider from this show is also my all time fav. and it features the longest dark star ever, and phil bombs throughout the show. this should be bumped up.
They Love Each Other
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall

Heard this on the GDHour many years ago and it has been my no 1 fav by a very long shot ever since. I love the fast versions, and no other version that comes to mind is as bouncy, groovy and fun as this one. the recording is also one of the best sounding SBD's of any that i have ever heard.
El Paso
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Have to agree. this one was always my fav. hard to beat, the rythm devils drive the boys on this one. 11-8-70 is the best acoustic version, so sweet.
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