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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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Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

You can't get this song too country for me. Not a huge fan of the song in general, because Bobby and Donna get a little too much for me, as Bobby does from the 7:20 mark on. Which ruins it for me.
Around and Around
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Jerry does a wild, neverending coda. Bobby says good night, we aren't having it, and they do Casey Jones as an encore.
Uncle John's Band
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Some really fine playing by Jerry here. Vocally not nearly the best, though. A very long show, so they were getting tired. So were we; at least I was able to just stagger home to Mirrielees House.
Dark Star
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

The sort of Dark Star to listen to just before bedtime -- this one is a lullaby. As others have noted, they seem to be in a telepathic dream state. Was this enough for Dick to call 2/15 one of the top 10 shows of the year? For this listerner, this DS is top 5. The mellow vibe carries into Eyes. This is the Dead at the top of their game.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 21, 1973
Assembly Hall, University Of Illinois

Yes, the mellow approach suits me. Dick said this entire second set was great. In fact here's what he said about the 21st and 22nd: "The second sets from both nights are fucking fantastic!!! It simply doen't get any better or anywhere close, for that matter, until 9/8/73." So it's sort of weird that all the folks who say that 1973 is their favorite year haven't weighed in on them here.
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