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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?

Comments

Tennessee Jed
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Dick Latvala is the source of the hype. He calls out the China-Rider, Row Jimmy, Bertha, and PITB from the first set and give it a VG+. It's the second set he's gaga about (it's no secret that his favorite shows are ones with a Dark Star). But this second set is pretty darn amazing.
Loose Lucy
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Kind of has that Chuck Berry vibe going. Too bad this show isn't in the vault. Needs some work with the mix.
Deal
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Just has the loping along thing. Billy and Keith have a lot to do with that. Sweet JG solo. There are some hidden gems in Summer of 73. JG has a bit of that signature Robbie Robertson sound for a little bit. The mix I heard is a bit of a mess, though.
Box of Rain
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Not nearly the best, but this has some real charm to it, mostly because of Jerry and Phil's tender contributions.
Truckin'
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

You kinda wonder why they didn't just stop and start over. Is this mess really on the PNW box release? Unfortunate, for once Bob gets back on track, there's some good music to follow.
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