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Submissions

5
Nobody's Fault But Mine
May 4, 1981
The Spectrum

Rare, rootsy and spare reading. The one in '79 when Jer's mic blew had more torque.
8
Sugar Magnolia
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

FTB city Weir's showcasing his chops and Jer soars over him - Keith colors here finely, Impossible to sit during this one.....
5
Big Railroad Blues
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

Pounding and loose. '71 action.
3
Promised Land
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

Rawkish take with Jer's amp tubes glowing red.hot.
5
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 12, 1971
San Antonio Civic Auditorium

Entire band got bit by the boogie bug.

Comments

Cryptical Envelopment
Oct. 22, 1967
Unknown

7 Lousy votes for what is arguably some of the most worthy hard jammed acid rock from your favorite band. Get back to the roots, run for the hills, Katie bar the door and try to put this fire out and good fucking luck. KILLER I repeat killer That's it for the Other One. The CE reprise in particular is basically the sounds of a Red Dwarf changing to Blue.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 14, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Lots of ideas abound here and yes agree they stretch it out nicely - Jer's licks are exploring the outer edges of each song and Phil detonates in the Rider.
New Minglewood Blues
Aug. 16, 1980
Mississippi River Festival

Fiery and spanking nasty take. Recording captures the band/crowd energy really well too. The sight, sound and smells of this show are all right here. .
Stella Blue
May 22, 1993
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Yowzer - I had to go back and listen again. Whew boy that last solo is a wonderfully emotional, melodic trip that hits all the right notes for me.
Morning Dew
July 22, 1984
Ventura County Fairgrounds

Laced up '84 action with tasteful effects don't miss the Space into it...hmmmmm indeed this one has that certain SOMETHING.