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donnyraindog

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El Paso
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

One of those shows where everyone was on and they just seemed to be having fun.Rocking version with Jerry going off and the Wall of Sound to boot.
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Brown Eyed Women
July 16, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

One of the best shows of the year in perhaps the best year for the song,high energy and ultra smooth.
20
Black Throated Wind
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Bobby doesn't get too carried away as he could be prone to and Jerry's guitar is perfect.
31
Let It Grow
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

This song seemed to have peaked in the fall of 77,doesn't get much sweeter than this.
1
Big Boss Man
April 12, 1966
The Matrix Club

Pig in all his glory blowing the hell out of the harp.
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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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