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Long Black Limousine
Jan. 31, 1970
The Warehouse

Showcases their versatility: Switched mid-way through an electric set into this moody beauty after Phil's amp blew out. Gorgeous.
3
Hard to Handle
Jan. 31, 1970
The Warehouse

More like the great '71s than the others from 1970. A hard enough rocker that it apparently nuked Phil's amp, leading to a wonderful acoustic set.
10
Dire Wolf
Jan. 31, 1970
The Warehouse

Introduced as a "paranoid fantasy song", but oh so sweet for all that. Perfect rendition.
13
Not Fade Away
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

Part of an epic jam, plus an enormous China Cat tease at 10:45 in a 5-year spell without them. Very interesting groove, too.
7
Mason's Children
Jan. 31, 1970
The Warehouse

For anyone with a soft spot for psychedelic bubblegum, the jam the shit out of this one. Ruff cut in the middle though.

Comments

Morning Dew
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

I disregarded this show for too many years, and I'm not sure why now, 'cause its got the goods on every number. This Dew owns its votes. Listen and love.
Mexicali Blues
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

It sounds like Keith has twenty fingers. Killer piano work on this uptempo jumper.
Mister Charlie
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Everything about this set just kicks ass. FreedomHaul said it well.
Playin' In The Band
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Hadn't listened to this show on the box set yet, and sweet jeezus this PiTB got a big upgrade. Beg, borrow, or rip the box version and be amazed. Any show that kicks of with this kind of monster is going to be very good indeed. The good just gets better.
Sugar Magnolia
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

The SSDD is over-the top. Total balls-to-the-wall jam.