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Sugar Magnolia
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Maybe it's the mix but Keith's keys really sound extra delicious here
2
Drums
Dec. 26, 1980
Oakland Auditorium Arena

Nice segue from Playin, crowd gets really into it
5
Black Muddy River
Sept. 2, 1988
Capital Centre

What do you want me to do? It's a show-closing flawless BMR with all of Jer's heart in it
4
Drums -> Space
Aug. 20, 1987
Park West Ski Resort

Drums builds into a frenzy that seamlessly transitions into an upbeat Space. The transition into spacier Space keeps the pace up
2
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Jerry with some technically precise but beautiful runs
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Comments

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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