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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.
10
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.
13
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

Stella Blue
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

Completely agree. Just Exactly Perfect. What else would you put in your Top 5 for the year? And give that He's Gone from 1977-10-28 a listen! I know (and share) your love for the next night, so I know it'll floor you.
Brokedown Palace
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

I'm largely indifferent to this show's charms, but this is a truly lovely ending.
Franklin's Tower
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

I'll swim against the tide—this one never lifts off for me. This show's setlist is killer on paper, and things are well played throughout, but I don't hear anything essential here outside of the novelty space and that post-Terrapin gem.
Terrapin Station
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

What sold me was the lovely little space out of Terrapin—I've not heard anything quite like that before, is it an '82 thing? Short but very tasty.
Stella Blue
April 19, 1982
Baltimore Civic Center

One of the highlights of the show for me. Jerry gives an outstanding performance of this, soulful and emotive.