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Comes A Time
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

winterland bonus disc... made me realize 5/12/77 is one of the best kept secret shows of may '77. this CaT is truly epic!
38
Terrapin Station
Dec. 31, 1978
Winterland Arena

i've heard a million of these, and this one is closest to perfection. heartfelt vocals, minimal flubs, and the groove is locked in. tight!
26
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

FLAWLESS!!!!! there are only a handful of GD performances that are truly worthy of that stamp, and this is the top of the top. just exactly perfect.
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

best kept secret of '77! groove is in the pocket, vocals are good, minimal flubs

Comments

The Other One
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

some of the craziest shit to come out of '74- my personal favorite.
Playin' In The Band
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

hands-down best of the '80s. sounds like the world is coming to an end!
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

FTW - the only reason this isn't at the top is because it hasn't been as widely heard as the ones above it - great pick!!!
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