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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 22, 1976
Tower Theatre

Well played, well sung,full of energy. What a way to start a show! This whole show really goes. Give it a whirl.
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Passenger
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

Rock music as it should be. The band is really on this night and this song just flies.
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Sugar Magnolia
June 24, 1976
Tower Theatre

Donna and Bobby really sing it-NO screeching. Their singing throughout this June 76 run is just fine. For all you Donna haters, listen to this
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Friend of the Devil
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Just about perfect
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Comes A Time
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Solid,well sung, nice little solo, and it is so sweet after the huge UJB>Wharf Rat>DS>Sugar Mag that comes before it. It just fits in so well.

Comments

Black Peter
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

It's actually played twice-an electric version in set 1 which is also very heady. But the second version, ....well what can I say. This song is one of my faves and I adore these 197 acoustic versions. slow and hypnotic. Quick, go run and see!
Black Peter
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Tender and well sung and well played-a must for Black Peter. Best of 1974? Possibly. I think that the amazing Eyes and that huge 2nd set jam mean that a lot of the other songs get overlooked. However, every one is really well played. This is one of those Stellar GD nights.
Ship of Fools
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

An excellent version, deserves to be much higher. Listen out for Keith, some tasty playing.This is one of those shows where every song, even the ballads and the cowboy tunes are excellent.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

After 3 1/2 hours of the very best of 1974 Dead we encore with this excellent version of US Blues. Rock and Roll Jerry.
Ship of Fools
May 15, 1977
St. Louis Arena

much better than the later versions as Jerry is still in good voice in 77