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Brown Eyed Women
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Sweet and melodious. Jer sings it from the heart and the band is really tight.
27
Dark Star
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Moody, mellow, then into an explosive but still sparse jam (all before the verse). Colossal Phil then blows your mind and speakers. Excellent.
3
Big River
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Very uptempo and fun with some great solos. Good energy.
10
Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Surpirse not to see this here yet. Martin Fierro guests on sax and the short-lived horn section sounds great. A treat with historical importance.
12
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Ending a first set that seems more '76 than '73 (slow grooves), this one finally gets off the leash and into a great jam.

Comments

Big River
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

For a song that I'll admit to tuning out often, I'd have to rate this one much much higher than its present 2 votes. This kicks off with a high voltage, almost Cumberland feel and never lets up. Relentless drive, uptempo chaotic whitewater feel, Jerry ablaze with ideas. A great version.
Morning Dew
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Great story behind this one in "Long Strange Trip" told by Dennis Wiz Leonard about 15 minutes into the 3rd Act. One of the all time great moments capping Europe '72.
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Keith's ascending power chords as Bobby ramps it up are just brilliant. I haven't heard it quite like that before. Just brilliant.
They Love Each Other
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Some of Keith's best (and therefore the GD's best) piano soloing ever. Just fantastic.
Cosmic Charlie
June 4, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Great links darkstar67, thanks!