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It Must Have Been The Roses
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

In addition to the great playing throughout this first set, you can grin at the several musical references to the Derby that the boys threw in.
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Sugar Magnolia
June 18, 1974
Freedom Hall

Light first half of a titanic encore. The anniversary's coming up, might as well give the show a listen...
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Not Fade Away
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Slow but mighty.
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Tennessee Jed
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I know most folks are indifferent re this song, but this type of mid-tempo bouncing shuffle is one of the things I love most about this band.
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Dire Wolf
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Another great version from this fantastic night.
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Childhood's End
Aug. 1, 1994
The Palace

I'm sorry this song never really gained traction in the band's repertoire. Outside of the practical benefit of encouraging Phil to write more songs and help carry some of the weight in these last years, it's really not a bad song. Many of the lyrics rely on the same kaleidoscope of images present throughout the band's music (both original and covers), and Phil's a decent singer.
They Love Each Other
Dec. 31, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

The performance is at best a B-, but there are some great shots of Jerry in the video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enFUFjzrkWo).
Forever Young
Nov. 3, 1991
Polo Field, Golden Gate Park

Nice video of this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwvN3KJBT9M
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

This is the best I've heard. Fantastic version that simply struts.
All New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 10, 1982
Frost Amphitheatre

We've all heard dozens of these, but I think this one is worth a listen.
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