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Promised Land
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

The slower tempo here lets Jerry and Keith stretch out some during their solos.
13
Terrapin Station
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Come for the Terrapin, stay for the > PITB > Comes a Time > PITB.
13
Estimated Prophet
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Startled not to find this here. Def. best of Palladium run, and can stand toe to toe with the rest of the month.
6
Looks Like Rain
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

fantastic version with great Bobby/Donna. Everyone else is just trying to match their emotional performances.
15
It Must Have Been The Roses
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Just more stellar May '77 balladry.

Comments

Standing On The Moon
Aug. 21, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Beautiful version of what IMHO is maybe their most perfect song. And Jerry's tone on the solo!
Samson and Delilah
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Just ridiculous. I need to check this whole show out; it seemed uninspired at first, but by the time Bobby comes back in, the whole band crackles with the sort of energy I always associate with a great show. edit: Good call on that matrix, great sound! The slow start is still pretty good, and the band is clearly eating their wheaties. Jerry. devours. this.
Wharf Rat
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Some tender moments, some powerful ones. Keith seems to be having a good night, but the whole band plays as one.
Sugar Magnolia
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Great version from a great tour.
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Holy hell. Great call on the matrix Fazima!