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Bird Song
April 2, 1987
The Centrum

This one climbs, blooms, and sheds in that direct 87-Bird Song way, complete with bird sounds.
3
When Push Comes to Shove
April 2, 1987
The Centrum

A song with a unique point of view and metaphorical context, this version is delivered well.
4
Bertha
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Summer '71, hoppin' bass, spirited vocals, Miller board...
4
Candyman
March 16, 1988
Henry J. Kaiser Auditorium

The Candyman's in town alright!
7
Black Peter
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

A strong performance from a memorable show
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Comments

Sugaree
Oct. 9, 1977
McNichols Arena

Getting back to the Sugaree: fine, elastic soarage with a '77 head-of-steam and controlled out-of-controlness.
Sugaree
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

I return to this one a lot. As the big wave swells during that second instrumental, Jerry's and Bob's airy dancing on the crest is what it's all about.
Dark Star
Jan. 17, 1970
Oregon State University

Kicked it up a notch... glad to have gotten to know this version better.
Playin' In The Band
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Always great to blast this one – an excellent, frenzied installment from the intense period in the evolution of this song. I am now sufficiently Dusseldorfed, even Rheinhalled, and can therefore carry on with my day.
Viola Lee Blues
July 3, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Yup. +1'd it way back when. Longtime favorite. Well executed. Jugband meets pyschedelia.
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