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Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 26, 1973
War Memorial

Rockin' Sugar Mags with HORNS! Love it or leave it but a great performance nonetheless
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Promised Land
April 7, 1991
Orlando Arena

Smokin' Promised out of Reuben and Cherise. Phil bombs galore
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Samson and Delilah
Oct. 13, 1980
Warfield Theater

Absolutely wonderful jam into Samson, totally brings the heat. Brent and Jerry are all over this one.
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Samson and Delilah
Oct. 19, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Brent and Jerry all over this one - strong Samson in between the Warfield and RCMH
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Brown Eyed Women
Aug. 30, 1978
Red Rocks Ampitheatre

Solid (rare) second set BEW. Jam picks up the energy but mellow and concise throughout.
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Comments

Bertha
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Keith is the MVP in this one. There may be Phil bombs abound but Keith really kills it
Foolish Heart
Aug. 3, 1994
Giants Stadium

I have mixed feelings about this one - on the one hand its a long, flowing version with *nearly* everyone present at all times. On the other hand it feels like Jerry's giving up and there really is no jamming going on. No excitement, no real energy, just play and move on. Bob tries his best to fill in. To each his own
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

To my ears Jerry stumbles a little bit searching for the sound but Bobby really helps bring this one altogether. Not as powerful like many other versions from this period IMO
Shakedown Street
March 27, 1985
Nassau Coliseum

Not earth shattering but like the last comment said tight and straightforward
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 17, 1982
Ventura County Fairgrounds

The energetic answer to the mellow PITB that segued into this wonderful China>Rider
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