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Cumberland Blues
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Hot hot hot! Surprised the Spectrum didn't burn down
10
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 28, 1983
Poplar Creek Music Theater

The boys burn it up...Jerry's flying and Phil's bombing...transitions into a pretty funky Women are Smarter for the crowd to dance the intensity away
10
Uncle John's Band
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Perfect example of what this song could be...an American classic
3
Casey Jones
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Keith and Billy really shine hear, and Phil is most excellent
17
Cumberland Blues
Dec. 5, 1981
Market Square Arena

Late 81 Early 82 was undoubtedly a hot time for the band, and it's nice that they brought this tune back with a different take

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Sept. 1, 1979
Holleder Memorial Stadium

Interesting Weir dedication
Weather Report Suite
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Wow...no kidding...drums makes me smile...shit, everything does
Pretty Peggy O
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Nice...I'm merely three days your elder
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

The best transition ever, i.m.o., hands-down...it helps that it is all one track on the recording available, but either way it's off the hook
Dark Star
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Indeed...as I read recently, Phil said "Kieth was playing like a God on this tour, esp. In Paris" (something to that effect)