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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.
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Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 10, 1979
Soldier's And Sailors Memorial Hall

Underrated
Dark Star
Feb. 8, 1970
Fillmore West

Agree with Carrion, the beautiful jam near the end is a nice little minute of bliss.
Around and Around
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

Not a huge Around and Around fan but dear God this is underrated! HOT HOT HOT. LISTEN IF YOU ARE EVEN ADJACENTLY INTERESTED IN AROUND AND AROUND!
Cold Rain and Snow
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

This version reminds me of the one I saw Cosmic Charlie (the southeastern based tribute band) open with in Chapel Hill around 2010. Love a winter CR&S opener.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Jan. 31, 1978
Uptown Theater

Velvety Fire.
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