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Greatest Story Ever Told
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Top notch version. Builds and builds and builds.
7
Jack Straw
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Unique version from an excellent show. Has a different groove to it from other JSs from the era. Several listens and it still stands out.
3
Tennessee Jed
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Tight and groovy - doesn't drag ass at all. Great show in all directions.
20
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Beautiful. One of those rare gems where the Rider seems altogether tighter than the China Cat. What more can a head want?
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Super mellow and smooth, understated grace - like the rest of the first set here - and one cool '73 beauty of a transition to Rider. Overlooked!
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Comments

Pretty Peggy O
July 13, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Peggy-O doesn't usually strut or swagger, but this one does. There's a bit more oomph to it, even at the laid-back tempo of the era. Seems like Billy and Mickey kick it forward, adding a back-beat shuffle that serves the song nicely.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 13, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Starting with MHUT was such a ballsy move. It struts and grooves right out the gate and told the heads, "We're already warm, so down to business with a 10 minute jam to start the show." I got to see them open with it, and we always knew we were in for a treat then. I bet these Heads did too.
Dancin' in the Streets
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

The link here goes to the sound check, rather than the concert. Both are cool. The sound check is slower and more of a classic funk pocket groove, with some steam-whistling and fuzz guitar goofing off, showing the band in a fun-loving place. Nice archive, thank you archive.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

Sweet little China Cat teases about 08:15 into the Franklin's. Just a tease though, they wouldn't play it again for another year and a half, and kept it out of circulation until '79.
Deal
July 12, 1976
Orpheum Theater

This just lights up and sparkles. Jerry's soloing is pristine idea-after-idea exuberance. I can understand why some heads overlook '76, but I won't agree to it: Check this one out for a great stompin' joy and a brilliant look as to how good they could be in this era.
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