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New Minglewood Blues
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Fiery as per the era but it's the RD's that crush this one to dust - check sbd.
6
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
July 1, 1985
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Capper on a double encore - whole show crushes and this Baby Blue is SUPERKIND.
10
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

With tasteful hippychick tambo accompaniment. the Wolfson aud drops us in the crowd - levitating raw power.
6
Estimated Prophet
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Massive Attack by the entire band from 3:30 - 5:30 - sneakers in the dryer and all.
4
Brown Eyed Women
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

2 Drummer breakbeat attack with Phil throwing down the rope a dope and Jer firing darts - this one's lively.

Comments

Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is another ‘72 Sugar Mag humdinger for sure. Great rec DS. One of my favs is Dallas a few nights later that has some sort of x-factor hold over me. This has that same DNA ...might be better? Hmm I dunno but this is one of my favorite shows so that’d be fine by me. I really dig the ‘72 fall tour.
The Other One
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Whole band is jazz cattin’ the shit out of this unlike any other one (ha) I’ve heard. This take is flat out groovy as fuck - not bananas at 120mph on stamps but more like 72mph on a hash buzz. Everyone showcases and Bobby’s rhythm interlude is super cool. So worth the ride!! Really cool musical conversations happening this whole show ( see China>Rider, Bird Song, PITB & He’s Gone in particular) altho I think the Candyman, Ramblin’ and Stella are both notable listens for “standard” structured songs as well.
Jack Straw
Aug. 23, 1987
Calavaras County Fairgrounds

Nice!
Good Lovin'
Dec. 23, 1970
Winterland Arena

One of a kind sounding - notable for JG's determined solo'ing with some periodic flares and overall blues busting. Worth a spin.
Morning Dew
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

check out the Sing Me Back Home - top shelf country. Bonus Jerry interview to close out.