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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
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Right on...definitely takes an adjustment, but this set pays off big time...I sprung it on a deadhead friend, and he loved it. Definitely gives the "being there" feeling, peaking with the crowd and all that...
Shakedown Street
April 27, 1985
Frost Amphitheatre

Not sure...must have a mislabeled cd. But whichever version, it does smoke.
Comes A Time
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Nothing like it...1971 is inimitable.
Dark Star
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Right on about the "light-hearted" individuals. They never got further out of the atmosphere than right here.
Jack Straw
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

This one has to be higher...it's downright shameful...the pure psychedelia oozes out of every corner