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Alabama Getaway
Aug. 23, 1980
Alpine Valley Music Theater

High-energy opener with some vicious guitar work by Jerry. Lyrically tight as well.
1
Hard to Handle
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

A hot version! T.C is a huge part of this one. Some real feisty organ textures all throughout, particularly toward the beginning and end of the jam.
2
Big River
April 11, 1978
Fox Theatre

I know there's a million of these, but WOW is this a spicy one. Big energy from the whole band. The audience is appreciative too.
1
New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Dirty, mean, sleazy, and slick. Some top-notch drumming here. Nice and ugly - just the way this song should be.
1
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena

Bob and Jerry trade licks throughout, but it gets REAL hot toward the end. Twin country twangers absolutely killing it. Great one!
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Comments

They Love Each Other
May 13, 1973
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Funky is right. This is a great slice of uptempo Smokey Robinson-esque R&B. Great early version!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

It’s this high because people like it. Nothing more complicated than that. Even though I wouldn’t put this version in my top 10, I find this one to be SUPER enjoyable throughout, hence my upvote. You don’t need any more reason to give it a thumbs-up. I’m sure most people here would say the same. That’s the thing about taste…it’s always subjective.
Sugar Magnolia
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Wrong date. This was played on the 19th, not the 20th. There's a reason it's not listed here.
Wharf Rat
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Again, this song wasn't played on this date. It's from the 19th, not the 20th. Filler on Dave's 35.
The Wheel
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Because this song wasn't played on this date - it was played on the 19th, and included as filler on Dave's 35.
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