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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
56
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

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