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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

New Minglewood Blues
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Agreed on both points, even if the macho swagger can seem a bit hackneyed at times. Jerry gives this one a barbed-wire whipping party.
Sugaree
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Toggles between a sweet-and-mellow swing and a fireworks factory just ready to blow. Jerry's solo before the 'pouring rain' verse generates so much heat and rises right up to the edge, then pulls back and whispers gently right into your ear. Then they do it again.... A great ride.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Thanks Darkstar67! Heads have been finding new ways to keep listening for nearly sixty years!! It's great to grok another (plus the Archive's back, so bonus.)
Stella Blue
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Maybe the slowest version of the year, if not ever. Jerry's vox and solo after 'rusty strings' is passionate enough, but I can't vote for this one: Either I'm faded out or it just drags a bit too much for my taste. Didn't they get the memo that it was '76 that was supposed to be slow and '77 a bit more... uh... 'perky'?
Next Time You See Me
April 18, 1971
Lusk Field House - State University Of New York

Pigpen threatens violence: "Mr. Electrician man, if you mess with the lights we're goina hog-tie you and throw your ass out of this place." Seems like maybe the college staff was uptight about kids enjoying the show.... Go Pig!
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