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Candyman
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

What a treat. Why is this show undervalued? C'mon folks, don't let a good AUD scare you. This is a beaut, with the crowd part of the party.
3
They Love Each Other
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

Highlight from the first set. Keith sets it on fire. Jerry is in top form.
3
Tennessee Jed
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

The '76 ones ted to plod along a bit too much for my taste, but Jerry tears this one right up with a good shitkickin' solo and great tone.
2
Mama Tried
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

Continues the run of perfect Mamas from the Summer tour. This one is short and sweet, perfect vocals.
2
Samson and Delilah
July 18, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Full of strut. The band is in perfect form, everyone is on. Precise, strong, and full of swagger.

Comments

Cream Puff War
Nov. 19, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Starts a little rougher, but turns into a solid-fuel rocket and blasts off in a truly inspired jam.
Wharf Rat
June 20, 1983
Merriweather Post Pavilion

Y'all got me: This is magic. Just how dialled in do you have to be to meet lighting bolts with thunder? Go Phil go...
The Same Thing
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

Deep and dark. Wonderful, mysterious and powerful.
Midnight Hour
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

This is probably the first recording of Pigpen-as-life-coach, rapping about just what to do and just how to do it.
Dancin' in the Streets
Sept. 16, 1966
Avalon Ballroom

This is one of the '66 gems that start to show just what they could do in an extended jam. It's only about six minutes, but goddamn, it covers a lot of ground. Can you imagine the completely baffled A&R men at this point with absolutely no idea how to package and re-sell them... and then the funny coffee kicks in and the '60s happen.