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Samson and Delilah
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Never thought I'd dig this song so much. They're just so on this whole night (week actually).
12
Next Time You See Me
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Simply amazing. Check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc
22
He's Gone
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

I love this version. It's got oomph and doesn't put you to sleep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc for video.
12
Jack Straw
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Great bumping version. Check out the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc for rare Europe '72 footage.
22
Fire On The Mountain
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Embryonic "Fire" in the "soundcheck jam" into Wharf Rat. Not a full FTM, but of amazing Deadfulness and not listed elsewhere. Check it out!
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Comments

Here Comes Sunshine
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Intro is great: repeats the figure three, four, five times or more....
Greatest Story Ever Told
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Just amazing. 3:25 Stephen teaser.
Cassidy
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Very pretty and melodic. The '76s don't have the intense speed and energy of the later ones, but a charm and beauty that I find irresistible. Edit: This era is laid back, sure, but there's a great amount of simmering energy behind this one - it's like the "hot mellow" sound they mastered during the '73 summer tour, e.g.
The Music Never Stopped
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Sweet and dreamish vocal interlude around 4:00, before Jer's solo.
Wharf Rat
June 3, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Nodding out for the first six minutes or so, then POW! they punch it up and it grooves - oh it grooves.
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