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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
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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.
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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
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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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Viola Lee Blues
Feb. 2, 1968
Crystal Ballroom

Dear God this is criminally underrated! SBD quality is amazing for 68 too.
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

I finally found it! This one has one of my favorite Sugar Mag Jerry runs at 3:56. Fuck that's perfect
Not Fade Away
Dec. 19, 1978
State Fairgrounds Coliseum

That flawless transition from Stella Blue really makes this version stand out from the get go. Such a natural and expressive NFA.
Stella Blue
Dec. 19, 1978
State Fairgrounds Coliseum

One of the best segues I've ever heard them do!
Truckin'
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

73 perfection. Could not execute this song better. Into a beautiful Nobody's Fault But Mine to boot.
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