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Hard to Handle
July 1, 1970
Winnipeg Fairgrounds

The only recording available, it starts in the middle of the instrumental break.
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Big River
Nov. 24, 1978
Capitol Theatre

Cool uptempo version with solid vocals.
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Johnny B. Goode
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Hot one on Dick's Picks 5.
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 5, 1984
Charlotte Coliseum

A very strange opening - it sounds like Jerry doesn't want to play it.
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Death Don't Have No Mercy
Sept. 2, 1968
Betty Nelson's Organic Raspberry Farm

Only part of the intro survives, but what's there sounds good.
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Comments

Turn On Your Love Light
Oct. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Frisky Jerry guitar work and some great use of MIDI.
Crazy Fingers
Oct. 28, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Nice harmonies. Bruce is on it.
Mexicali Blues
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

While Bob is singing, Jerry is doing some interesting stuff on guitar that I haven't heard quite like this before.
Brown Eyed Women
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Despite the early flub, it's an enjoyable short version.
Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Hot vocals and some nice piano work from Keith.
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