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Not Fade Away
April 7, 1971
Boston Music Hall

The jam before is listed as a controlled mind-altering substance in 92 countries, but its cut on the archive is the cruelest thing I know.
3
Casey Jones
April 7, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Intense, driving energy. Phil belts out the chorus like his life depends on it.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 7, 1971
Boston Music Hall

CCS is supremely tight, with a bit of that '69 magic sound to it, and IKYR rocks. Followed by a Stephen, so maybe some nostalgia? Sounds great.
2
Hard to Handle
April 4, 1971
Manhattan Center

Great 'Bobby segment', as his solo has come to be known. Whole show overshadowed by the outrageous monster the next day, but still great fun.
3
Sugar Magnolia
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

Actually one god-dammned hard rockin' blast-off: Uptempo and hardcore.
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Comments

Good Lovin'
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

A slow simmering exploration. The whole first set seems set on "medium", like they were warming up slow in order to go long or something. It doesn't drag, but it doesn't really sizzle either.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Damn right. This just bursts out of the gate with its skullfuckin' grin, tips its hat and sez: "stick around folks". A brilliant first-timer for this classic. Pity about the cut in the outro, though.
Stella Blue
June 17, 1972
Hollywood Bowl

Everything said here is true. This is a beautiful artifact.
The Other One
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Will cause brain blisters if not careful. This isn't going to convince any GD doubters out there, but daaaahm does it go off into schizoid madness at one point.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
July 5, 1978
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Tape speed differences on the Archive: I think the Wagner/Minches one probably the most accurate, but the Knight, et al. version has clearer sound. In any case, this is an electrifying and sparkling kick-in-the-pants version worth several repeats.
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