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Submissions

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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

Black Throated Wind
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Agree, peppy as shit and Bobby brings the "chaw" required for superlative versions of BTW. Crispy version
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Celebratory victory lap after a sick set. Very hot Mags
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Agree with Grendel, the segue out of Dark Star is completely flawless and totally filthy, then they SLAY the couplet of China > Rider. This DS > China > Rider > Sugar Mags section holds up to nearly anything on one of my favorite tours the boys played. Super energetic coupling here
Dark Star
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Sweet fuck, this is GREAT. Been a while since i heard it, and the SBD majesty of the new release is undeniable. The boys hit so many sweet spots in this. Epic, multi-sectional journey that blends effortlessly into a sick China > Rider. Needs more dap
Uncle John's Band
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

This is precisely how you start a show! The boys dig their heels in early with a beautiful, melodic, and spacey jam. Love this show