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4
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Love Keith’s flourishes here. Great version with perfect vocals
7
Friend of the Devil
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Oh so sweet
1
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 30, 1980
Warfield Theatre

Pretty energetic Alabama Getaway>Promised Land to start off the electric sets
6
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Awesome near 7 minute Playin that starts to go out there as it would much more in a few months. Really interesting period for the band imo
7
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Sept. 3, 1980
Civic Center

Surprised this isn't on here yet, if only for the great outro jam. check it out

Comments

Black Peter
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

This is a spectacular version. Must-listen for Black Peter fans. I’m partial to the post hiatus versions with the longer jammed out piercing solo but Jerry sings this one so well and it feels So tightly and sweetly played with regards to the lyrical contents. A+ Dead
Wharf Rat
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

My long-time favorite is the Pemproke Pines version from 3 days prior and this one is right up there with it. Monster version. And sublime transitions
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Gotta be the most perfect / tightest version these ears have heard
Around and Around
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

The transition outta GDTRFB is fantastic. And a real barn burner version
Uncle John's Band
May 26, 1977
Baltimore Civic Center

short but still perfectly jammed out. Great choice for an encore