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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Powerful U.S. Blues that veers into a solid Truckin'. Seamless transition between the two
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Dire Wolf
Sept. 16, 1987
Madison Square Garden

Sublime Dire Wolf - Jerry kills it with perfect vocals and excellent playing. Best of '87 if not the entire post-coma era
2
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 17, 1973
Onondaga County War Memorial

Not the most remarkable Sugar Mag BUT it has horns + Jerry sings the first verse
1
Drums
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Really fun Drums out of Eyes that leads into one of the most fiery Other One's of the year ('76-'77 O1's are quite mellow). Do not skip at all costs
2
Aiko Aiko
June 14, 1984
Red Rocks Amphitheater

Rockin' show opener with the band in full form. Everyone can be heard nicely in the Soundboard mix
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Comments

Feel Like A Stranger
March 22, 1985
Hampton Coliseum

Really punchy version. The Oade brothers recording has everyone beautifully in the mix. One of my favorite AUD's.
Loser
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Any version after '72 with a Sweet Suzy deserves an immediate upvote - really builds both playing and vocally
Samson and Delilah
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Phil! (And everyone else too haha)
Loser
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

My dog literally perked its head and ears up when it heard the final solo when I was playing the vinyl release. Totally heady + Keith is the man!
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 20, 1990
Madison Square Garden

That roar during "Just like New York City" is just awesome - fantastic version.
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