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Grateful Novice

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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.
12
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...
10
Not Fade Away
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Slow but mighty.
14
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.
21
Dire Wolf
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

Another great version from this fantastic night.

Comments

Dark Star
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

Great version. Lots to unpack in this one, and on first listen, I can hear the ABB influence.
El Paso
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium

Points for its place in the sequence, the blistering guitar runs, and Keith being on fire.
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Holy cow.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

grendel nailed this one. Hop on board this one! (edit) Sorry, didn't want to disrespect anyone else who commented, it was just that comment that really helped me unlock this version. You all have great taste!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 3, 1979
Market Square Arena

Man... a new favorite for the bridge jamming alone.