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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

Dark Star
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

This is every bit as brilliant as the night before. In fact this whole show is part of a run that is nigh on perfection. Start with 22/2/69 at the Dream Bowl and go from there. The more I listen to this period of Dead playing,the more I think it is just the best.
Dupree's Diamond Blues
April 22, 1969
The Ark

A good 2nd set on the middle night of 3 at the Ark,Boston. Great DDB>Mountains>Dark Star>St Stephen>Eleven
Ship of Fools
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

2nd best to June 28 1974 at Boston.
St. Stephen
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

One of the top 5 shows of 1969. Superb versions of each and every song. As good as anything from the Fillmore West run the following week.
Dark Star
March 1, 1969
Fillmore West

This is as good as it gets. 1969 Dark Stars are in my heart just now. So many of them just get it so right. Later ones might be longer, but never better. This whole show is stellar.