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Playin' In The Band
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Wow, seemingly a very overlooked gem. Tension and release, weaving effortlessly from mellow jam segments to soaring peaks, without screechy breakdown
20
You Win Again
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

Moseying version. Jerry lays down buttery licks and Keith rides some nice fills. Zippidy doo dah tuning jam to follow
8
Saint of Circumstance
Dec. 30, 1991
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Great Saint, though the goods are in the MLB > Dear Prudence jam that follows. I can only imagine the level of blue balls in the house for that tease
13
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

I always liked this version. The boys gel together nicely for a peaky crescendo
14
Big River
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Freight train of energy

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Segue from Playin' to Wheel is money! Segue back into Playin' reprise in not too shabby either. Very nice sandy
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Really glad i spun this one - definitely underrated, a short but smoking Scarlet leads into a breathtaking Fire. Hot version
Looks Like Rain
May 13, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

Wow, this one is amazing! Only one i've heard that could rival 5/19/77 in my book. Perfect vocals from Bobby and Donna, and Jerry wails a note-perfect solo. Beautiful
Not Fade Away
July 17, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

The crowd singing the outro for this is a special moment
Morning Dew
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

A lot of power in this one, really intense