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Candyman
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

There's a Betty Board of this one available. And it's gorgeous. What's stopping you?
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Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Dec. 27, 1982
Oakland Auditorium

Seek out the CM SBD (2d set only). This is a fine combo w/Brent & Jer driving Scarlet & Phil prominent in Fire. '82 was a sweet year for S>F!
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The Other One
Oct. 12, 1977
Manor Downs

Another roaring out of the gate and sustained thereafter 01 that should not be ignored. '77 had its great share & this is one of 'em. Heavy on Phil!
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Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

While I prefer the 1977 BEWs overall this one is excellent for its speed & precision & Jerry nailing all the lyrics w/ gusto! Don't overlook this gem!
4
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 4, 1981
Rainbow Theater

The overlooked European tour. Love Jer's voice for this song in '81.Hangs an extra vocal note or 2 on the chilly winds don't blow refrain. Great stuff
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Comments

Tennessee Jed
May 12, 1977
Auditorium Theatre

@freedomhaul I enjoy listening to T-Jed while walking w/Grendel (obviously the guy in the pic) in the woods round my stomping grounds too, especially the part where his doggie turns to him and he sez.....gets me every time. btw if you haven't already check out the T-Jed from 10-10-82!
He's Gone
May 21, 1977
Lakeland Civic Center

So good. This whole show could be listed.
The Other One
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is going to be in the rotation for a good long while. I'm slowly, maybe swiftly, falling in love with this version, which has all the precision of 1977 but also adds some great power playing by Jerry and a very delicate post lyrics jazzy flow that eventually drifts gently into a mild kind of space and then out into the fields of Stella Blue. It needs more love to be appreciated.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 25, 1982
Bob Marley Performing Arts Center

Pretty good if not a great version that probably deserves more respect. The transition into fire is really nice and the fire has the appropriate reggae feel for the venue.
Stella Blue
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Delicate, beautiful start, Jerrylicious finish. Should be higher.
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