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Alligator
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Some really nimble guitar work by Jerry. Ripping version
19
Beat it on Down The Line
April 26, 1971
Fillmore East

Great dichotomy between Jerry and Duane's solos
6
Wang Dang Doodle
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

The SBD I scooped had a Wang Dang Doodle-ish soundcheck that came with it. Some pretty slinky shit. Worth checking if you can track it down
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Stella Blue
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Patient build into a soaring version. Glides nicely into a Playin' Reprise
27
The Music Never Stopped
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Massive version! Was spinning on the treadmill at the gym and felt like I was going to run through the wall. Serious way to open a show!

Comments

Morning Dew
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Man, this show gets crazy hype (and for good reason), but this version is straight majestic. Dusted it off after a long time on the shelf and it just peaks so perfectly. Amazing
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 23, 1982
Greek Theatre, U. Of California

Spun this last night - very tight version. Brent does some nice in-the-pocket work. Boys were on for sure
Stella Blue
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Apologies, i didn't mean to post this twice.
The Music Never Stopped
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

Massive peak, then it just doesn't let up!
Morning Dew
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Man, this is just gorgeous. Hadn't spun in a while. It's a bute