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33
Little Red Rooster
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

All about Brent.
2
Drums
June 4, 1978
Campus Stadium - University Of California

Part of a very hardcore rock and roll 2nd set. HEAVY wailing Drums>Space>NFA w/motorcycle revs.
8
Beat it on Down The Line
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Another Europe '72 tour winner. Bobby sez "Rock on out" for the bridge jam and Jerry obliges.
25
Ramble On Rose
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Just discovered this one, available on archive as outtakes that didn't make the DP release. Simply put, it kicks ass.
8
Doin' That Rag
June 14, 1969
Monterey Performing Arts Center

Always a tough tune for the band to pull off but here they do it with authority. Jerry nails the vocals w/gusto!

Comments

Aiko Aiko
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Nice early Brent version played w/the slower cadence of the late 70's style.
Playin' In The Band
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Agreed. This whole show has that perfect May '77 vibe of flow, ease and serenity. This is a great '77 PITB...only wish they hadn't hit some sour notes on the reprise b/c that's beautiful as well right up until they misfire on the return to the main theme.
Row Jimmy
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Very nice RJ indeed but there is an absolutely brutal cut during Jerry's 2nd solo on the SBD.
Ramble On Rose
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Flawless, clean, powerful, vocally perfect rendition and Jerry clearly is having a great time, singing: "Just like OLD Wolfman Jack!" Very underrated version.
Stella Blue
April 21, 1978
Rupp Arena

Hey ChinaCat, Try 10/21/78 a couple slots down (should be higher) for a killer Stella outro.