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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

El Paso
Nov. 4, 1985
The Centrum

Bob forgets the words, which gives Jerry a chance to improvise quite nicely until Bob remembers where he is.
El Paso
Nov. 16, 1985
Long Beach Arena

Mellow version. Bob singing in hushed tones.
Deep Elem Blues
Oct. 30, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

The quality of the audience recording improves quickly. The vocals aren't too sharp, but Jerry plays this in a style that deviates from the norm. Worth a listen for the guitar work alone.
El Paso
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Jerry's guitar work gives this a Mexican feel that is lost later on. Unfortunately, the audience recording mars a good portion of this tune.
El Paso
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

I like Jerry's guitar intro. Very good vocals. A strong performance.
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