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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

In addition to the great playing throughout this first set, you can grin at the several musical references to the Derby that the boys threw in.
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Sugar Magnolia
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Light first half of a titanic encore. The anniversary's coming up, might as well give the show a listen...
10
Not Fade Away
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Slow but mighty.
14
Tennessee Jed
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I know most folks are indifferent re this song, but this type of mid-tempo bouncing shuffle is one of the things I love most about this band.
21
Dire Wolf
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Another great version from this fantastic night.
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Comments

Jack Straw
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Nice peppy version to open the show, nice solo, and I loved hearing someone near the taper snort with laughter when Bobby flubs a line.
China Doll
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

I'm a little biased, but I think this Eyes > China Doll is a killer combo. And did they play those extended outros in '74? I've not heard one yet, but I might have missed one...
Playin' In The Band
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

It's nice to hear them do the "song" part (before solos/explorations) with this much energy. And the rest of the song doesn't disappoint.
Crazy Fingers
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

I only heard the matrix, but think this is a very nice version!
Let It Grow
March 14, 1990
Capital Centre

I think this song hits a strong resurgence in the 90s. This is an excellent specimen if you're hunting around for something outside of the 70s.
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