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Submissions

17
Casey Jones
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Keith's awesome
10
Big Boss Man
Dec. 31, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

I know it's sacrelig to submit any Pig greats post-pig, but this is a BA** post-pig Boss Man.
41
He's Gone
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

'73 was a special year for He's Gone. Could Keith play any sweeter than on this version? I think not.
14
Sugar Magnolia
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Man did I ever love Sugar Mag sandwich 2nd sets. It always signalled a dance marathon ahead. Add in my favorite Brent transition ever to Scarlet.
7
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Summer '90 style musical performance of 1/2 step.

Comments

Little Red Rooster
March 13, 1981
Utica Coliseum

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Shakedown Street
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

Heard this for the first time recently. It might not be as put together as later versions, but it is a clean version with lots of cool improvs. Sounds almost like a studio outtake. An instant fav for me.
Shakedown Street
May 16, 1981
Barton Hall - Cornell University

I love the vocal jam from this one. It really could have gone forever if I was making the decisions.
Sugaree
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Wow how did I miss this one for so.many years. Charged up is right and with the JerBear clearly in charge.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

They were on fire no doubt! The transition jam has many unique phrases, and is one of the best ever done for sure. This needs to be much, much higher up on the list.