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Stella Blue
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Beautiful comedown after an epic Eyes. Forgotten show or not, this is one of the best 2nd sets of the year - and that says a hell of a lot.
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Let It Grow
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Unique Dead with the whole horn section. In places sounds like Nigerian Juju pop from the same era (King Sunny Adé or Fela's big band). Very cool.
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Loose Lucy
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Sweaty funky and a little bit loose - just like the lady in the song.
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Bird Song
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Extremely beautiful version with some AUD problems. Sparkling melodicism out of the perfect collective mind. A forgotten diamond.
4
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Impassioned version like few others, with both Jer and Keith firing on all cylinders. Terrible AUD probs keep this show unknown, but worth a listen.
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Turn On Your Love Light
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Pig's line "and after all that" coming out of a fast paced chase through the jam-a-thon is pretty funny too. This is a big barn-burning number, and could really stand a good cleanup so that the audiophobes can listen to it without fear. Really, heads, this is under-rated, and should be much higher.
Easy Wind
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Clearly one of the most inspired and radically jammed versions with fantastic power. Does anyone else hear in Jerry's solo musical references to traded solos on "The End" off of Abbey Road? In any case, it's blasting and oh-so-good.
New Speedway Boogie
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Or a bone in its nose. There's some deep darkness to it, and it grooves beautifully.
I Know You Rider
May 7, 1970
DuPont Gym - MIT

Performed as a ballad. A beautiful different interpretation. Lovely warm guitar sound in spite of the B-quality AUD that's suffered a touch of damage.
Dancin' in the Streets
June 14, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Should definitely go higher on the list. The '76s are all just so good, but this one has special tightness to it - and a great Betty Board.
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