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Pretty Peggy O
Oct. 14, 1976
Shrine Auditorium
Powerful version. Is the only reason it's not yet here because only AUDs exist? Jeez Heads, get it together!
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Cassidy
Oct. 14, 1976
Shrine Auditorium
Absolute ripper. Band sounds like they started warm and heated up. Great first set.
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Johnny B. Goode
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Starts with Jerry barking orders: "Rock and Roll! Rock and Roll!" and it doesn't disappoint. Caps off a high intensity blazing glory of a show. DP33.
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The Other One
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena
Rare for '76, it starts a bit rough, but then finds its gear and blasts off. It sounds a bit like a mid-80s version to this head.
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The Music Never Stopped
Oct. 2, 1976
Riverfront Arena
MLB makes a mini-return 4 minutes in when Jerry pulls Phil out of the song for some fun. MLB is the origin of TMNS. Here they are together.
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Let It Grow
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre
I wouldn't call this "chill" by any standard, other than maybe the ultra-cokey early '80s versions. This is speedy and even sounds rushed to me. Check out any LIG from before the hiatus, or even after '86 for chill.
Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre
Trust me: Choose the Dick's Picks version, over the Archive: It's more in tune, the tape speed doesn't wobble, and there's no cut. Aside from that, this is a picture-perfect version of Peggy-O: Jerry is emotive but not mawkish, and the band moves with oomph and purpose.
Mama Tried
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre
I agree too! Most under-appreciated year of the 70s, for sure. I think it's because it doesn't have that shiny polish that '77 has, and doesn't have the pre-hiatus wildness. That said, it's an experimental (though not necessarily 'outer-spheres weirdness' experimental) profoundly musical and virtuoso year. This is a great version of a beautiful tune.
Cassidy
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre
This song brings so much beauty to the world. I fully agree with you, brother. Gentle poetry, and Jerry shredding. What more could you ask for?
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre
There's a lot more grit and gravel in Jerry's voice on this one than on most from the era. I think he and Bobby poured on some heat to warm up at the start of this set, with the Minglewood before this one really blazing as well.
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