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Not Fade Away
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Smoldering hot and long jam capping a great 2nd set. The kind of jam you want to go on forever.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 21, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Listen in and hear exactly where Jerry's fingers achieve terminal velocity. Keith's first shows have manic wild energy, lots of fun.
7
The Other One
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

Hard charging power here in 24 minutes of explosive dark matter. It's a massive oversight that this show hasn't been more widely appreciated.
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Brokedown Palace
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

Stunning. Beautiful harmonies, strong pulse, Keith roars in like they know in advance what he brings. Show needs more love.
2
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

Massive transitional masterpiece. 1st with Keith, and he's the missing ingredient that tips PiTB over the edge into its full glory. Great mix.
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Brokedown Palace
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

In a show with some loose vocals - really really really loose from Grace Slick even - this one stands out as a solid sweet beauty.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Could be one of the greats, but unfortunately cuts out before the out chorus and goes into a wacky Grace-slick half-rap. Otherwise this shapes up to be a glorious beast, with outrageous interplay, a great Keith-Billy meld as mentioned, and a cool 6/8 section. Just when it feels noodley, Jerry comes ripping in like a screaming across the sky.
Box of Rain
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

The first version except the stunningly beautiful 09.17.70 one-off. No love here for the debut of this one? I never got to see this one live, and used to carry signs saying "Sing something Phil!", but this one is a sure beaut. This show was a hometown benefit, and it feels like they're in a relaxed, nostalgic mood with a American Beauty songlist infusing the classic '72 one.
Tomorrow Is Forever
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

Love Donna? Hate Donna? Listen to this, and you'll know just exactly why the boys wanted her singing next to them.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

The whole show has gone under-appreciated. I've been listening to it for days. Of course Summer-Fall '72 is full of peak dead, but this show stands up to anything else from the era.
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