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Cumberland Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Jerry rips; classic summer 71
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Sugaree
Aug. 5, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

A laid back one. Phil's bass and Billy in the groove.
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Passenger
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Everyone is on for this one. Great vocals, even by Donna. Why isn't this getting any love?

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Eyes Of The World
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

It's 14 minutes and 18 seconds on Dave's Picks 5...
Sugar Magnolia
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

This is great until the last two minutes, by which time I've certainly had enough (two minutes) of Sunshine Daydream, after which all the yelling and screeching for the next two minutes turns me off. I hate to be such a Debbie Downer, but I just don't get why that's enjoyable. Something that was endemic in 1973. First 8 minutes are gold, though.
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Second time they opened with it. First was 3/18/67 according to jerrybase, and only done three other times after. Bob really forward in the mix. Interesting that they didn't open with it more often.
Promised Land
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Jerry almost goes Hawaiian early on. Maximum twang, midtempo by Billy. Nice fills by Keith.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

I absolutely agree with you about one drummer, but that's not a popular position. From listening to songs with just Bill, I have decided that he has a lot to do with how well the song turns out. It starts with the tempo he has chosen from the onset of the song. With two drummers, that dynamic is less likely to occur. Also, I don't care for how hard Mickey strikes the drums. At times, the drums sound cluttered and interfere with the melody.
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