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Sugaree
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Surprised it's not here yet...Jerry's solos are succinct but lively and emphatic. Solid 74 version
2
Drums
Dec. 17, 1978
Fox Theatre

Billy & Mickey really turn up the speed and intensity in the second half, getting locked the fuck in
3
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Dec. 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Coming out of "The Main Ten" (which became the Playin' reprise segue), this is a long, slow, emotional and beautiful Baby Blue. A wrinkle in time.
2
Sugar Magnolia
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

A nice later-days Sugar Mag, less of a Jerry shredfest than 70s versions, but beautiful power in the ensemble
2
Sugar Magnolia
Jan. 15, 1978
Selland Arena

While not as firey hot as other Sugar Mags, this one has a more confident gentle beauty to it.

Comments

Sugar Magnolia
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

this one brought me to my knees. absolutely incredible relentless energy.
Loose Lucy
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Love the faster tempo of this version. Bouncy
Shakedown Street
June 1, 1991
Los Angeles Coliseum

relistening to this one...fuck it is a HOT shakedown! some of my favorite 91 playing i've ever heard
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Agreed with the guy above, the segue into the reprise is LIQUID and the rest of the outro is delicious. And of course the meat of it's nice too :)
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 21, 1978
Winterland Arena

also has some extra harmonica and cowbell in this version!!