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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 5, 1972
Winterland Arena

Notable for the "miracle beer" Bobby passes around to launch the song. "Everybody just wet your tongue". Okaaaaaay.
3
Playin' In The Band
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

One of the last ones with a clear "The Main Ten" jam in it (around 2:50), namely the primordial ooze that becomes the Playin' we know in a few months.
1
Mexicali Blues
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Fully loaded, hard charger. Tight, uptempo, and jumping.
1
Tennessee Jed
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Clanging twanging banger with just enough grit in the gears, could have gone a bit higher, but tight and right in its way. Underrated show here folks.
1
Loser
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Solid and soulful. Jerry's voice is on point.
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Comments

Sugaree
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

Keith's musicality on display too. His accompanyment to Jer during the climax is top form.
Estimated Prophet
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

This one has all the blazing voices in the head on the verge of madness trippiness that the great Estimateds can bring. Bobby's perfect.
Samson and Delilah
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

This one pokes you in the eye and demands your attention. NOT backgroud music.
Brown Eyed Women
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

From the first note this version just rocks. Jer's all over it on his first solo, which is quite different from other BEW of the time. Lovely "oooh oooh" harmonies from Bobby and Donna, too.
Sugaree
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

Not only 22 minutes, but 22 interesting, musically exploring solo-after-solo minutes. My new favourite.
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