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Spanish Jam
April 23, 1984
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Atmospheric - Spaniards In Space
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Jack Straw
April 23, 1984
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Crushing in that very dark ‘84 style
1
Alabama Getaway
April 5, 1980
SNL NBC Studios

Lightning fast- I can only imagine the barkers that were carved backstage this night.
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Drums
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

You’ve all heard this beat down - intro to TOO off of Skull&Roses
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Black Throated Wind
March 25, 1972
Academy of Music

Another tasty version from a killer stand at the Academy. Bobby hot with the vocal drama.

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.