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The Music Never Stopped
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Really short, but very tight. Jerry ends with a cascading riff that sounds like spotaneous composition. Anyone know if they played this jam again?
9
Candyman
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

A subtle beauty. Just a bit of swagger, just a bit of grit, lots of fine singing, and an acqueous solo for the ages.
6
Samson and Delilah
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Scorchin' hot barnburner here. The Rhythm Devils push this one ever hotter. Bobby and Donna sound perfect together.
2
Dancin' in the Streets
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Superb version, surprising not listed yet. Tighter to my ears than the other more well-known ones in the Boston run. Check it out!
3
Johnny B. Goode
June 11, 1976
Boston Music Hall

MORE COWBELL! (And some very tight, blistering rock, sweet ensemble vocals, and good times for everyone after a great great show.)

Comments

They Love Each Other
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

One of the best from '76, with just a touch of insouciant strut.
Not Fade Away
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

NFA can be so sweet when they dial it down. Here the voices are full of feeling, and it really feels like the big love.
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Starts really muscular for a SB, just pumped full of vitamins and bursting at the seams with an almost ska or Caribbean carnival vibe to it. Once the melody is done they turn the heat down but she's still simmering away. The explorations begin and it's a great great ride. At one point Phil and Jerry are in spontaneous counterpoint. I love the stand-alones and this one is top shelf.
Cosmic Charlie
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

We used to hold signs and wear teeshirts calling for Cosmic Charlie. There was even some acid inspired shenanigans calling it a "campaign" or something. Never came back, though did it. It's just one of the mysteries.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Beautiful version full of sparkle and joy, Keith and Jerry in the outro are just glorious. Nice to hear Bobby so clearly on the DP version.