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donnyraindog

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The Race Is On
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Usually let this tune slip on by but this one is really sweet ,even Donna sings in tune !
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Easy Wind
Feb. 27, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

On a run of listening to early 70 shows and this stopped me short,thought I'd find it atop the list.
23
Jack A Roe
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Calling Dr Beechwood first one ever and maybe perfect!
19
Cassidy
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Chill ,mellow tight version that is available on aa sweet "Betty Board" that puts the precussion front an center.There seems to be 3 other examples of
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Box of Rain
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Phil and Donna kick it out in a show that smokes from the China opener on as a bonus there is a top shelf CM soundboard for your listening pleasure
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Playin' In The Band
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Thought this nice jazzy 73 piece would be ranked closer to the top.
St. Stephen
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Not one of the Barton Hall snob type haters but this wasn't even a good version for a year that wasn't close to the best for the song.
Little Sadie
Feb. 28, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Both versions you posted will do.I don't do those best years or best run arguments much, 66-78 all has too much that is transcendant, but if I want to feel happy I go right to any late 69 or 70 accoustic set.Oh and there is great stuff after 78 it just isn't as frequent IMO.
I Know You Rider
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

All the 70s accoustic stuff is wonderful the Riders in particular.
He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Wonderful version from a long ,strange, wonderful day,the outro is simply beautiful.
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