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Cumberland Blues
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

Super, super hot cumberland
4
Black Peter
Dec. 7, 1981
Des Moines Civic Center

Great mellow version
79
Bird Song
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

This is on fire
11
Bird Song
Sept. 19, 1972
Roosevelt Stadium

Massive Bird Song. Poor recording, but nonetheless this is one fantastic bird
4
Morning Dew
Feb. 14, 1969
Electric Factory

Powerful

Comments

Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Melodically intricate and captivating. Totally worth a listen for anybody inclined to sit down and really appreciate what's going on. Almost sounds like a jazz composition if you let the sounds blend together. Really good version.
Feel Like A Stranger
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

One of the best versions my ears have heard.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Grendel, thanks for pointing this one out. Really great stuff. The intro to Fire as was mentioned is indeed superb. The whole Fire for that matter is superb, and not to forget the Scarlet, a very good rendition. In all seriousness this version is massively underrated and deserves many more votes, for real.
Row Jimmy
Oct. 28, 1985
Fox Theater

Starts out sounding like Jerry is a little fatigued. However, he picks up the pace once delivering the solo, and the solo is good, both of them. The concluding minutes of the song are also played well. All in all I agree with your above comment, and this version is worth an upvote.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Feb. 17, 1979
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Energized