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Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum
Yeah, Sugar Mag okay... but the Sunshine Daydream is tops. Just kills me each time I hear it.
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Truckin'
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum
Top form from a great 2nd set then into a ballsy TOO jam (no lyrics) and then one of the best Eyes of all time.
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Let It Grow
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum
First-ever performance. Mid-way they let it grow into experimental bliss. A must-have for LIG fans.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum
Intense jaming and crystal clear guitar work, plus Billy's hard driving makes it a barn-burner. Gets better each listen.
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Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum
Really smooth and mellow groove 2nd set opener from a solid show after a month in the studio. Hard to see why not here yet.
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Mind Left Body Jam
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium
A bit faster with a stronger back beat, this one stands out for its forward motion - not a 'lay back and watch the clouds float by' MLB - and then it tricks you into a slow bluesy mode before the Spanish Jam. They were clearly having fun inventing new melodies, moods, and places in the jam.
Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion
Certainly rates higher than its present two votes! Giver 'er a listen heads: This is a glorious adventurous beauty right on the cusp of transition from the '72 to the '73 sound. The real deal.
Eyes Of The World
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium
Relentless driving jam of intense musicianship: It just never gives an inch, then suddenly floats like a dandelion seed on a summer breeze into a magical China Doll. Boy did these guys know how to treat their audience well, that's for sure.
The Other One
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium
First (?) WRS quote in the re-entry after MAMU. Unmistakably there in the first minute. Cool to know they were working out what would become Wake of the Flood material as early as this.
Bertha
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium
Phil zone heaven on a version very different from others of its time - like they decided to experiment with it just for fun. Underloved, different tempo, different vibe. Lots of fun.
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