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FreedomHaul

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They Love Each Other
Aug. 4, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Unless I'm very much mistaken, this is the premiere of Tiger.
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Jack Straw
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

There are some nice moments in the show before this, but it really takes off around here.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Truly beautiful version.
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Bertha
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

The bass cut at the start of this is a tragedy. Still a great version.
1
They Love Each Other
July 20, 1976
Keystone

I know this is JGB, but it's one of the best versions and absolutely needs to be listed.
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Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Agreed, it's a nice version!
Bertha
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Lumber from Phil.
Drums -> Space
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Honest note: second night in a row listening, so far the magic for me is in the first set. I think the energy really drops off in the second, but it's still very good.
Mexicali Blues
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Also, here’s a fun fact: you can hear Bobby take the energy level back up by reading the crowd. He hears their clapping, and then plays that same rhythm, but slightly faster than they are. The tempo also forces Jerry to lighten up, which helps him play faster and cleaner. Even the band is into this by the end, listen to the vocals! Give this whole show a listen, seriously.
Sugar Magnolia
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Agreed—I'm a Jerry man and this is it. Right back to the country steel guitar of the first set to round out the night.
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