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Bertha
Sept. 17, 1982
Cumberland County Civic Center

Excellent energy and Jerry led jamming to start a smoking show
2
Good Lovin'
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

I typically find the post '72 versions of this song to be a bit of filler, but this one has some nice accents from Keith and some ramp-up ending chaw
6
Wharf Rat
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Relatively short, given later incarnations, but this one has wonderful energy behind it, deliberate playing, and a delicate finish
9
Bertha
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Jerry on his giddy up and RIDE for this show opener.
4
Drums
July 12, 1989
RFK Stadium

The Drums is fine/good, but this one is great to cleary hear some spunion shout "holy fucking, SHIT!" on the SBD. Someone's mind = blown... Priceless

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