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C. C. Rider
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

Overall great show here. Powerful and long CC Rider. Get your road trips out.
9
Turn On Your Love Light
May 23, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

How this version is not on here?? This is a classic 30 minute 1969 Pig version...HARD HITTIN
25
Not Fade Away
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

This one should really be on here. This is possibly the best show of 1979. And this NFA is pretty tasty. Please get your DP 5 out and listen.
19
Big River
Dec. 26, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

This version flat out cooks with more energy than usual.
6
Stella Blue
June 19, 1991
Pine Knob

Real pretty version out of space with some nice Hornsby work.

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.