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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

One of the rare versions that stands apart with or without its NFA bread.
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Dire Wolf
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

For a song that was effectively out of rotation at this point, they pulled it off with sing-round-the-campfire sweetness. Jerry growls it out.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Sweet version with an innovative transition. The whole band was on, but Keith and Phil are high in the mix and brilliant..
3
Bertha
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Recording is good, with Keith and Phil high in the mix. Everyone is switched way on, and the jamming shows perfect unity.
3
Sugaree
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Band recovers from a flubbed BTW and charges forward with this powerful rocker. Jerry and Keith's interplay as it rises is spectacular.
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Comments

New Minglewood Blues
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Agreed on both points, even if the macho swagger can seem a bit hackneyed at times. Jerry gives this one a barbed-wire whipping party.
Sugaree
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Toggles between a sweet-and-mellow swing and a fireworks factory just ready to blow. Jerry's solo before the 'pouring rain' verse generates so much heat and rises right up to the edge, then pulls back and whispers gently right into your ear. Then they do it again.... A great ride.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Thanks Darkstar67! Heads have been finding new ways to keep listening for nearly sixty years!! It's great to grok another (plus the Archive's back, so bonus.)
Stella Blue
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Maybe the slowest version of the year, if not ever. Jerry's vox and solo after 'rusty strings' is passionate enough, but I can't vote for this one: Either I'm faded out or it just drags a bit too much for my taste. Didn't they get the memo that it was '76 that was supposed to be slow and '77 a bit more... uh... 'perky'?
Next Time You See Me
April 18, 1971
Lusk Field House - State University Of New York

Pigpen threatens violence: "Mr. Electrician man, if you mess with the lights we're goina hog-tie you and throw your ass out of this place." Seems like maybe the college staff was uptight about kids enjoying the show.... Go Pig!
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