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Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

Subtle power and perfect execution. The "retirement" shows are full of pure, clear playing.
6
Good Lovin'
Jan. 23, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Relaxed (Hawaii, natch) vibe without a Pig rap, but the band sounds just outta sight and Pig is on. Good times here.
16
Black Peter
Jan. 23, 1970
Honolulu Civic Auditorium

Powerful vocals and a tight sound in front of what sounds like only 100 people.
4
Candyman
Feb. 1, 1971
Unknown

You've never heard anything like this before. Out take from American Beauty era, mis-dated on Archive, but absolutely wonderful.
3
Truckin'
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

A+ goddamned good, keeps me bobbing and weaving. Hard throbbing, and into a killer TOO, too.
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Comments

Sing Me Back Home
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Yeah, this is one of the best. Doesn't drag at all, vocals in great shape. Beautiful version.
I Know You Rider
Nov. 3, 1965
Golden State Studios

The most Kingston Trio-ish I've ever heard them sound. What fun. Haven't listened to this in a while, but the comment on "Can't Come Down" brought me here. Cool stuff.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Glad you dig it, darkstar67. The whole second set is balls-to-the wall, with some grit and power.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Keith's work here is superb. He and Jerry are in perfect mind meld. This period for Playin' is such an embarrassment of riches, how could you choose just one favorite? I love how this one finds a beautiful quiet spot mid-way in, gives Billy and Phil some space, then comes sizzling back in like waves of heat off a burning meteor.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

The comments are spot on. The punchiness on this one gives in a powerful driven feel. Almost sounds like a musical argument in places: right after the last lyrics in CC, it sounds to me like Jerry tried to pull out a minor variation the Phil vetoed. Anyone else hear it?
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