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Uncle John's Band
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Another great one in encore slot. Great frickin show here. Found this release in the basement.
27
And We Bid You Goodnight
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

This one might be my favorite
11
Not Fade Away
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Totally hot version here in line with all the great 1977 versions. Surprised this is not on here. The guys were jacked all night.
26
Good Lovin'
Dec. 31, 1976
Cow Palace

Very unique version. Cool intro and then outro to Samson.
13
Little Red Rooster
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Pretty hot version here with Bruce and Vince both taking meaty solos.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Now that its being released... should get some upvote. Not to be nitpicky, but the pre wind and the willows jam is just ok and the transition is solid and melodic, but nothing crazy. The Fire is top shelf, tho. So after 20 listens to this... My go to for 77 is 5/17.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

16 minute version in a great wharf rat year. This whole show is under-rated.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 22, 1985
Alpine Valley Music Theater

Huge build-up in Saint. One of the most killer versions of this combo.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Another great version from this era. Only thing from the first set that really gets me going.
Deal
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Honestly, most of this first set bores me like Fresno 74 release. There is so much of this 73-74 stuff released which is great, mostly for the second sets. Yes...the China>Rider is worthy.