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10
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Smokin' version aside from the cool sequence of GDTRFB>NFA>Bo Diddley>NFA. Def worth a listen.
12
Good Lovin'
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

I really think this a cool version. Jazzed out in the middle. Tight w/o too much wasted rap.
10
Promised Land
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Smokin' promised land. Super tight. Very under-rated show.
20
Big River
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Its funny...this was the sound check and I think it was the hottest song of the night.
15
Sing Me Back Home
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

Great version from a great second set.

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.