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Looks Like Rain
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum

This is what LLR is all about -- silky harmonies with Bob and Donna at one of their vocal peaks, and Keith filling it in -- understated and exquisite.
12
Sugar Magnolia
April 16, 1978
Huntington Civic Center

Really laid back beginning out of Iko Iko, but Jerry's solo is somehow simultaneously fluid, mellow, AND intense. Superb finish, too!
10
Pretty Peggy O
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

If you like 3-18, you'll like this one, too; some vocal flubs, but the groove is perfect.
33
Promised Land
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

A decent Promised Land till the end, when the band just hits another gear completely, kicking off a superb show.
7
Me and Bobby McGee
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

Lyrically tight, good contributions from everyone, very focused.
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Comments

Casey Jones
Feb. 19, 1973
International Amphitheatre

Holy Smoke! Sizzling! How is this not higher on the list?
Looks Like Rain
June 12, 1976
Music Hall

Keith and Donna really shine here -- soft, beautiful playing by Jerry, great Bob vocals, excellent version from an underrated, killer show.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Not my cup of tea but it's nice to see so much love. Creates a talking-point. Could it be the A+ board? If so, what d'ya think of the combo from 4-8-78, also A+ . . .
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
April 8, 1978
Veterans Memorial Coliseum

The interplay in the transition left me speechless -- totally transporting. Great version!
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Great transition; very, very good Scarlet. Ethereal. Fire reaches some hot climaxes. You may know this Fire as the "duck-quacking" Fire. Listen to it and you'll know why!
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