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New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 31, 1984
SF Civic

Holy Phil! This one has some serious muscle behind it, courtesy of Mr. Lesh's thumping bass. The solos ain't bad either!
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Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Explosive, propulsive, a juggernaut of barrelhouse piano and tasty Garcia licks. Just what a Sugar Mags should be.
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You Win Again
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Just the third performance, and it's an A+ banger of a country twanger. I wish they'd kept this song in the rotation.
2
Big Railroad Blues
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Has that great chugging rhythm of '71 versions. Keith (per usual) is a huge factor, but Billy's drumming is just as potent here. Awesome version!
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Cumberland Blues
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Keith made all the difference turning this into a barrelhouse powerhouse. What a tremendous performance of a fun song.
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Comments

Feel Like A Stranger
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

Definitely NOT overrated. It may not be the best, but WOW does it set the tone for the rest of the evening. Brent does everything and more, the drummers are great, it's just plain awesome. :)
Dark Star
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Best ever, in my book. And it's not even close. So many movements, so many big moments, endless excellent jams, SUPER long, and segues beautifully into Eyes.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Jan. 1, 1965
Rich Stadium

LOVE this version. 47 minutes of pure magic, with Donna playing on oboe and Vince on the maracas. Plus, the segue into Cream Puff War is tight.
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Perfect version, through and through. I’m surprised this one doesn’t have more votes, considering it’s from a classic and iconic show.
Franklin's Tower
Aug. 13, 1976
Great American Music Hall

I think you might have the wrong date. Did you mean 8/13/75?
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