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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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Estimated Prophet
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

I think about all of these versions are similar musically, but their ranking is often greatly impacted by how well-known the show is.
Friend of the Devil
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Probably the best version at this tempo I've heard. Keith's playing and accompanying is as good as everyone's said, and I second Carrion's remark about the tension between the lead players and rhythm section. Stellar version.
Samson and Delilah
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

another superb version. Keith throws the ending of this into overdrive, giving Jerry a kick in the but and extending the rage.
Terrapin Station
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

A bit of a faster tempo to start the second set. I like the faster tempo, and think Keith is adding a lot here. They seem to be speeding up throughout the ending material. Regardless, this version should have more than 6 votes...
The Music Never Stopped
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

This has far more votes than it deserves. The first set basically falls apart during "Jed" (and I am an avowed fan of the tune), and this is pretty lackluster. Jerry craps all over the opening lick, managing to save things by at least playing something akin to a lead. Phil seems like he stopped trying after "Big River." Yes, the ending peaks hard, but there are so many other great versions of this tune from this tour that top this version (04-29, 04-30, 05-03, 05-05).
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