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5
Loose Lucy
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Brilliant vocals. Jerry stretches it out. Funky, sexed up version.
2
They Love Each Other
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Less reggae than the Spring '73 versions, this one is fully rockin'. Jer's on, both with vocals and solos.
13
The Other One
Sept. 21, 1973
The Spectrum

A must-hear. Goes through four or five melodic/rhythmic innovations, odd time sigs and a MLBesque jam outro. Avoid Lai's version with a nasty cut.
5
Truckin'
Sept. 21, 1973
The Spectrum

Stunning w/ great Phil solo into TOO. A 2nd set from heaven: LIG>He's Gone>Truckin>TOO>Wharf Rat. Don't be put off by 1st set flubs, listen to this!
9
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 21, 1973
The Spectrum

Subtle, simmering, with slow, steady intensity. To my ears this show has mix issues and needs re-work - but definitely worth it.

Comments

Mama Tried
Jan. 16, 1970
Springer's Inn Portland

Sounds like Tom C. on a steam calliope. Any historians out there know what rig he was on here? Cool, pure 1970 sound here just giving birth to itself out of the crash landing of the sixties....
Black Peter
Jan. 10, 1970
Community Concourse

Jerry's vocal performance is clear and beautiful. Sweet, pure version.
Dire Wolf
Jan. 10, 1970
Community Concourse

Almost studio perfect. Lovely
Morning Dew
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Funny you'd say that hvd, I just made a similar comment about 10 June 1973: Opening with the Dew always means going in big.
Morning Dew
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Any show that OPENS with Morning Dew is going to be spectacular. Maybe that's too obvious to say, but damn they mean bizznezz from the start. A ripsnorting version from all sides.