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Submissions

1
El Paso
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Captures the galloping urgency and drive of the story
1
Throwing Stones
April 13, 1983
Patrick Gymnasium, U of Vermont

Searching for some direction and having fun doing it
2
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Rousing! 72's got many of the best/ favorites
2
You Win Again
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Musta been great to have caught one of these; this one delivers, great stuff
2
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
June 28, 1988
Saratoga Performing Arts Center

Signature, spiraling leads and strong delivery, a fitting sign-off to SPAC run

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 17, 1974
Winterland Arena

Yeah the video and soundtrack on this are outstanding; got my vote
Alabama Getaway
Aug. 19, 1980
Uptown Theatre

Another rambunctious '80 blazer, especially the run out to close. Checkin' the Aud with the Nak caps.
Jack Straw
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

One of my first tape acquisitions, much of this show withstands eternal listening, and several of the songs, UJB, BTW, FOD to name a few are real standout versions. Faced with the choice of where to put my chip, I'm going to vote for this Jack Straw as its a bit down the list and is utterly unique... but I'm afraid I may have already voted for the UJB... or the BTW... or... ENJOY
They Love Each Other
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Solo is gnawed to the bone
Row Jimmy
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Very strong -- great recommendation