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Sugar Magnolia
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

2nd ever in a triple Dark Star sandwich. Choral singing, not fully developed but part of some of the best damned Dead you'll ever hear. Believe me.
9
Don't Ease Me In
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Acoustic version, beautiful and tight. Don't miss the acoustic set in the rush to the late show.
6
Brown Eyed Women
July 25, 1974
International Amphitheater

Energetic and tight with great harmonies and strong soloing.
7
Black Throated Wind
July 25, 1974
International Amphitheater

Damned strong version building up nicely to the towering triumph, "you've done better by me than I've done by you". Strong stuff.
11
Deal
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Bursting energy ending the 1st set in blazing glory. The shout chorus is outrageously hot. Has to be one of Donna's best nights ever.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Great transition from CC too. There are a slight tuning issues though, though it's hard to hear on my system whether it comes from a slight tape wobble, or if both Bobby and Jerry have pulled flat in their upper registers.
Scarlet Begonias
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

I'd take the Charlie Miller remix over the link on this one. Seems a bit richer, less tinny. As for the music. Ohhhhhh, yes, this is the love. Reading the comments here, I'd say one thing overlooked is just how brilliantly Phil drives this from below throughout. That said, I like the Oct. 9th more for inventiveness and extended jams. Nothin' quite like that monster sound from '74, though.
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Should be much higher on the list. Bobby's at his most primal, Jerry soloing at a million miles per hour, and the whole band rising up to the explosive climax. Hot stuff.
El Paso
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

What Joe_Brown said. +1
Ramble On Rose
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

RoR rarely rates by me, but this one stands out for its extra oomph and brilliant vocals. This whole show/run is tremendous.
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