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4
Not Fade Away
Nov. 20, 1970
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Sounds exactly like I am standing next to the guy taping it. Rippin '70 sonic energy.
5
He's Gone
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Plaintive and soulful take that gets nicely bluesy at the finish a fine example of their sound this year.
4
Let It Grow
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Wildfire at Laguna... the band started it.
4
Sugaree
May 9, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Humdinger with Jerry spraying us on the baked hill in Monterey...finely, finely delivered rendition here worth a spin. Source: CM
3
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Show opener at Laguna Seca - twas a beautiful day...and the boys came to play. Check the CM source.

Comments

New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Defo has the macho required for the big versions. Bob in huge emotive form and Jer matches him with fills that are big on the swagger and twangy jags. Got some weirdo buzzering on Keith's new keys or moog or something - this makes it different and cool check it out- hi energy and experimentation all mixed up right here. Check 8/13/79 for a FUNKIFIED jam that'll knock you out.
Sugar Magnolia
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Fully agree this one is super.
Box of Rain
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

love this one.
Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

^^^ what they said - checkit and vote up.
Bertha
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Grendel - I was wrong I hadn't heard this show before or the Bertha.. Out of the gate they crush it with the Might As Well / Jack Straw punch counter punch yowzer. Like the Dire Wolf ALOT Not crazy about the Bertha gotta listen to it some more - but the Eyes is top notch action - the kickoff intro is right up my alley and Jer just seems to be clearly thinking his jams all the way through this one... gonna hit repeat.