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Candyman
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Beautiful harmonies and country soul. Brilliant and historically important show.
10
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

First performance ever and it's slower, but beautiful and raw. Bobby sings like a country warbler typical of the '71s. Historically interesting.
15
Greatest Story Ever Told
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Primordial version, first time played, introduced as "Mickey wants to call this one 'The Pump Man' for reasons of his own." Raw and unlike any other.
19
Loser
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

First Loser ever and the last Mickey show before his break. Brilliant version, hot energetic vocals and that good '71 sound.
15
Hurts Me Too
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Dripping with deep-soul. Pigpen's voice at its best. Sounds like honey.
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Comments

Don't Ease Me In
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

Show has a pretty dosed vibe: very loose and wacky in places. This 'Ease' had a kickin' rocker quality. And I'd add: who knew this sweet ole tune could kick so sweetly? Rock on guys.
Here Comes Sunshine
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

So much fun. Everyone totally on. Listened to it again on a good system and really got the feel for Bobby in the mix. Check out his weird interplay around 9:00 in.
They Love Each Other
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

My favorite '77 show. There, I said it.
Dark Star
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

Suffers from a cut, but drops you back into a jaw droppingly beautiful jam that teases a Feeling Groovy Jam but never quite gets there (to great effect). What a year, that 1970.
Cold Rain and Snow
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

Top notch. Full of that fine mercurial 1970 energy and swagger. The "yee-haw" from the crowd at the end is pretty funny, too.
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