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Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Smooth with wicked edges in all the right places!
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

Overlooked, patient little gemerald.
4
Jack Straw
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Bright, snappy, and full of mello P&V.
2
Loser
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

From the opening little parlay, hooked.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

This one is the sound of a band that knows it can do pretty much anything. Smooth and fiery.
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Comments

Sugaree
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

Dave's Picks definitely thrust this one into the sunlight - and it thrives. I dig the May 77 Sugarees, but this one, being a bit shorter, is tighter and more focused than many of those. Sort of a 1976 focus. I, too, overlooked this one, but it's a mighty Sugaree that deserves its place in the canon.
Sitting on Top of the World
May 31, 1969
McArthur Court, University of Oregon

A favorite show - it's hardly surprising that this Sittin' is an ill-tempered scorcher. And yet, the band is so tuned in, there's still plenty of dynamic push-and-pull at such high speeds. Boss.
Playin' In The Band
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

High energy Playin' from a high energy show. Agree with quinn_76: this is a fab, underrated show. Nothing not to like.
They Love Each Other
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Taken at my preferred pace - this one crackles with energy (even with that sort of silly bridge). '73 TLEOs are red hot.
Ramble On Rose
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Full-throated version with Weir and Godchaux leading the charge. Needs more votes - isn't that obvious?
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