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Sugaree
Aug. 5, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

A laid back one. Phil's bass and Billy in the groove.
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Passenger
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Everyone is on for this one. Great vocals, even by Donna. Why isn't this getting any love?

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Loser
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Nice to hear Keith's contribution so well. Group effort is strong. You can just listen to one instrument and enjoy it that much more. And I thought was 8/25/72 was good. Lot of 72 versions to appreciate.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Hard to believe that something this delightful is considered the 42nd best China->Rider of the Keith era. More votes needed? Vocally perfect, especially the Rider.
Morning Dew
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

I just don't get it. With 5/8's flubs and sloppiness, it gets about 100 votes, yes, 100 votes! more than this. Will the cult of Cornell prevail forever? Perhaps. As someone here says, there are more bombastic ones, ones where the fanning goes on interminably, but you won't hear a more emotional and carefully crafted version than 5/22, 10/18, and 5/26. If so, please point me at it. I agree with Dick Latvala, who called 5/22 way better than Cornell. And he had listened to a lot of Dead.
Wharf Rat
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

I'm an advocate for the underappreciated WR's. But there is no denying that this one deserves the accolades. I only wish the outro would have lasted longer before going into Terrapin.
Eyes Of The World
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Ecstatic. Jerry channels the gods. Difficult to believe there can be another as great. The fact that three of my favorite songs of all follow only enhances this experience for me. Having said that, I need to listen to 10/19 again. I was at that show, and that whole show was what you call a peak experience.
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