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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.
3
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
13
Friend of the Devil
June 10, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Just about perfect
14
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

Uncle John's Band
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

IMO acoustic versions of this song are the best(maybe cos in 1970,the boys singing was at its best,and this song really does need to be sung well.)
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

not my favourite combos pair of songs, but this time it's well worth the listen
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

Grendel- there's your double digit! 10 up votes is not nearly enough for this super combo. This whole show is worth a listen. there's a fine Truckin',a high energy well jammed Wharf Rat and a mental Around and Around encore.
Hurts Me Too
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

listening again. I think that this is the very best version of a song I love.
Deal
May 1, 1981
Hampton Coliseum

Deal is a bell weather song IMO. If I see it on a show, I listen to it first. If it is tight(post 1977, or loose and swinging pre 77) and inventive solos then ,usually, the rest of the show also has that special sparkle of a truly great show.