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You Win Again
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Sounds like it could have been a top 40 CW chart topper. Something clean and pure about it - maybe one drummer helps on this tune.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Crystal clear sound and tight show opener in this hot hot pre-Europe run. The vocals are on and the transition rocks.
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Sugaree
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Super-strengthed version with a solid, driving pulse. They took their vitamins this day: The whole show's has that bursting-at-seams energy.
2
Casey Jones
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Insane explosive blowout for the set-closer. Caps an excellent first set with extraordinary energy.
1
Jack Straw
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Perfect.
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Comments

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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