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12
Samson and Delilah
June 19, 1976
Capitol Theatre

The percussion gets this jumping right off the bat. Fun and funky version!!
6
Hard to Handle
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

My first bootleg ever, this song took me on this long strange trip. Phil's bass lines are phat and enjoyable. A personal favorite!!
4
Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Just another highlight from a most enjoyable second set. Wow the boys were all on fire this show!
2
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Prepare youself for blastoff during this version. This day might be the show of 76'. A must listen!
8
Me and My Uncle
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Bob at his best here in this acoustic jem! Wow is an understatement!!

Comments

Chinatown Shuffle
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Amen to this choice!! Pigpen really shines this night, gotta be one of his best overall performances I can think of!!!
Here Comes Sunshine
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

I listened to this show again and this version is tremendous, possibly my new favorite version. Gotta give this one a spin!!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Amen is this show hot. Listened to this tonight and hit replay on Here Comes Sunshine on this numerous times!!
Might As Well
Nov. 1, 1977
Cobo Arena

Great version. Donna was quite energized!
Might As Well
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

I read on archive the promoters were worried the stands were literally going to collapse when they started the show the crowd was going so nuts :)