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Brokedown Palace
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Powerful, sweet vocals and nice harmonies. Totally overlooked great 1st set on this show.
1
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Keith on a what sounds like a Hammond B3 gives a mad funky vibe. Goes into the Main Ten theme and is pretty hardcore. Special early Keith version.
3
Loser
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Solid and grooving with a nice pulse. Keith is still brand new, but fits in beautifully.
1
El Paso
Oct. 29, 1971
Allen Theatre

Dynamite. Kicks off nicely.
5
Wharf Rat
Dec. 4, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

A subtle beauty with a sensitive touch that never gives up its strong pulse. An über-cool slide into Deal sneaks in but doesn't get picked up.

Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

The whole vibe is one of transcendent wave-like peaks upon peaks. Everyone does seem, as John_B suggests, to be climaxing at once.
Feelin' Groovy Jam
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Go with the Usborne Matrix over the link here, in my humble opinion.
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 21, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Love this one. Thanks for the reminder. The whole entry period for Keith is brilliant, but this does have a special oomph as it builds to the end. Listening to Bobby's accompaniment to on-fire Keith is so fun. You've already voted for some of my most-loved sleepers, (April 15, '70, Oct. 22 "Surf-punk" '67), but check out the Mahalo spirit on January 24. I'll keep you in mind if I uncover some under-rated gem. This and Bertha were always my favorite openers.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

It sure does. Nice image, Cucamonga.
Deal
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Maybe the funniest banter ever for Bay Area residents. Bobby: "Next couple of years If don't have nothing better to do you might vote for me for mayor." Jerry: "Of Freemont".