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Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Hot vocals from Bob. Very well played all around. A forgotten gem.
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Cool rocker to close a hot show.
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Sugar Magnolia
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Beautiful intro. Hot jamming. Major flub on the lyrics by Bob.
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Promised Land
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Phil's a beast from start to finish. Brent and Jerry shine on their solos.
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I Fought The Law
June 21, 1993
Deer Creek Music Center

If you don't have a ticket, then don't come to the show.
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Comments

Desolation Row
June 15, 1990
Shoreline Amphitheatre

There are other versions out there where Bob's vocals are more passionate and intense. He remains fairly mellow through the whole song. What raises this to a higher level Is Bruce Hornsby. He does some incredible piano work, where he brings the song to new peaks and heights, all the while remaining just a step in the background, not walking over anybody else.
All New Minglewood Blues
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

Jerry's guitar work gives this version a Viola Lee Blues to it and it features Bob screaming instead of singing. Jerry even puts in some backup vocals early on. Worth a listen.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Yes, there is a lower ranked version that has a better transitional jam. 11-14-1973, San Diego. Aside from Jerry's mind-blowing guitar work, Bob, Keith and Billy are all far more active in the San Diego version. The transitional jam is longer, too, coming in at over 5 minutes. Give it a listen.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

This is a false claim of a Mind Left Body Jam. That jam is something as soon as I hear it, the hair on my arms, neck and head stand up. I've heard every MLBJ - repeatedly. This IS NOT a MLBJ. I don't know who made it "official", but it's total BS. This IS NOT a MLBJ!!!!!! The musical theme you hear can be found in several China transitional jams, the others not labeled as MLBJ. Without a doubt, this is in the top 5 most overrated versions ever, across every song..
Jack A Roe
Sept. 14, 1990
Madison Square Garden

For a song they don't play a lot, Jerry nailed the words. Vince was hot this night, once again laying the foundation for the song. One thing that drives me nuts about the audience recording - there's a guy that will not shut his mouth. You've got the rest of your life after this show to talk to someone - can you please shut up for a couple of hours? Thank you.
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