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Sunrise
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Pure Donna vocals, and raging Garcia solo before the last verse. Donna sounds great throughout this entire show—it's a real smoker.
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Estimated Prophet
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. BIG bridge solo, pure Jerry/Donna backing vocals, scary Mutron solo into Eyes. One of the best.
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Samson and Delilah
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

NOT just another '77 version. Insanely-tight jamming, 2nd set opener, KEITH, JERRY, PHIL! Best version I've heard.
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Row Jimmy
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Easily the best '74 version. Keith plays beautiful Rhodes piano, Phil tears it up, and the vocals are pure.
6
Franklin's Tower
July 1, 1979
Seattle Center Coliseum

Out of Half-Step opener of the last show of Brent's first tour with the band. Love his early '79 keys sound.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

I can't believe this performance hasn't gotten more notice here. This is the definitive stand-alone version. Trippy Donna wails and extraordinary jamming between all members of the band. 11+ minutes. Bobby and Jerry really feel their way through this.
Scarlet Begonias
July 19, 1974
Selland Arena

Yeah, I have to say, Jerry kicking on a fuzz box for the solo makes this version unique, but 7/19 is not nearly as remarkable as the DP 31 performances or a few of the stand-alone versions from '76/early '77. Can you really say this is better than 8/5/74??
Playin' In The Band
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Mickey and Billy led the jam on this performance. Lots of great drumming behind the spacey guitars/keys/bass.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Wow, not many people noticing this version. It's the most original one post-songwriting.
They Love Each Other
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

This version is really a lot different from the standard '77 version. Unique Jerry solo and upbeat feel.
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