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3
Let It Grow
Nov. 26, 1982
Montego Bay Freeport Zone

Must be getting early...
3
New Minglewood Blues
Nov. 26, 1982
Montego Bay Freeport Zone

T right here in Montego!
3
Hurts Me Too
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Classic early GD blues from the dance hall
4
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 18, 1978
Civic Arena

My oh my, Duke-like shenanigans, we can only wonder if it's another Air Jerry
1
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 23, 1982
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

A fiery and authoritative opener

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

The common source for this show is strong on the Bobby channel, but this China->Rider really showcases his masterful contributions. And the patience exercised in the drifty transition sends the music on a sweet boomerang journey.
Throwing Stones
Sept. 21, 1982
Madison Square Garden

Embryonic and sprightly with an unfettered jam, it joins for the 1st time with a (frantic) NFA
Sugaree
June 5, 1993
Giants Stadium

Sunshine on a rainy day... where strangers become eternal friends
Terrapin Station
July 18, 1990
Deer Creek Music Theater

Post jam harkens back to the China>Rider bridge a bit, complete with Brent's psychedelic sprinkles...
Feel Like A Stranger
June 8, 1992
Richfield Coliseum

Yes, yes – Bobby tosses in that repetitive phrase with that clangy ’92 sound, upon which Jerry ignites the jam – short, but they’re feeling it in the first song, setting the stage for a strong outing.