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Aging Bear

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Submissions

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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Oct. 16, 1974
Winterland Arena

An overlooked version because of the famous movie version from the 19th October, but good and on the money.
17
Deal
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

They really groove on the outro vocals-no shrieking,just driving on and on. Not at the top but a VG 78 version
3
Cryptical Envelopment
Dec. 14, 1971
Hill Auditorium

Great CE>drums>TOO from a superb show in a great run
2
Cryptical Envelopment
Dec. 14, 1971
Hill Auditorium

Great CE>drums>TOO from a superb show in a great run
5
Bertha
Aug. 22, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

High energy start to a great show. In fact a great run at the Berkley. Good vocals

Comments

Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Just watching this on You Tube and it's so wonderful. Lovely to see Jerry well and in his prime, sweetly jamming with Donna. very jazzy, very sweet. Go run and see!
He's Gone
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Can't be beat. I think it's really hard to judge the He's Gone from this period, Starting in the August shows, through September. even trying to pick the best of the 3 nights at the Stanley is impossible! Listen to them all. Phil's bass playing is remarkable. The outro jams all so yummy. I do love this song.
Chinatown Shuffle
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Top rate, 100% Rock and roll. listen to Keith's playing,but the whole band is spot on...Then one of THE BEST EVER China Cat >Riders ever.
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Great version from a very good show that lives in the shadow of the night before. Still a spectacular 3 night run at the Stanley Theatre in a year of brilliant shows, no brilliant TOURS!
Sugar Magnolia
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

indeed. Whole show is good. SMSD well done, good energy, crisply played.