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Mexicali Blues
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Jerry's in Fennario, but Bobby's in the desert.
2
Caution
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

It's a shame there's not more of this in listenable quality, but what we have is still blazing.
2
Dark Star
Nov. 1, 1968
Silver Dollar Fair

Some sound issues but a blazing good version.
3
Casey Jones
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Solid high-energy version, Jerry's singing to beat the band.
8
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Dec. 10, 1973
Charlotte Coliseum

Great end to the show, and splits Sugar Mag/Sunshine Daydream.
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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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