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Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 31, 1970
School Gymnasium, S.U.N.Y.

Great forward, driving pulse to this one. Sounds like the had a blast playing it.
3
St. Stephen
Oct. 30, 1970
SUNY Stonybrook

Kind a chaotic mess, but with a shredding outro which extends the jam for 8 minutes. A strange, cool interpretation for SS fans like me.
11
Comes A Time
Dec. 27, 1986
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

Jerry at his most angelic, comes after Bobby at his most satanic. Beautiful stuff.
1
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 30, 1970
SUNY Stonybrook

The jam kickstarts the band around minute 3, and they go from sleepyish to electric haywire.
2
The Other One
Oct. 23, 1970
McDonough Arena - Georgetown University

Very hot transition from Truckin'. Short but powerfull, a fully-charged space cannon.

Comments

Truckin'
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

The long exploratory jam out of this is a subtle beauty. This whole suite is just fantastic.
Playin' In The Band
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

No question about it, this one takes off like a rocket. Going through Playin's evolution in '72 is such a treat. Each one at this stage is stretching out further and furthur. This one takes on a hard-biting psychedelic edge like none before it.
Black Throated Wind
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

The emotional crescendo and rising arc of triumphant intensity on this is spectacular. The band is tight and swells as one to the muscular climax, really bringing out what's special about this composition. Needs more votes, this one.
Looks Like Rain
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Quite right, patchmyversion. I listened to this again on headphones and it's clearly Phil singing those beautiful harmonies. I rarely identify "favorite" versions, but this LLR is the GOAT for me. It's simply the standard I look for in all other versions.
Black Throated Wind
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Cgarces is right. This one has that something extra. Bobby doesn't lose control, and the band is pushing against the seems in a supercharged way that just pumps up energy in what by all estimates is one hell of a great first set.