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Cold Jordan
Sept. 17, 1970
Fillmore East

The tape quality is low, but the band was completely on in an historically important and beautiful show. Completists only AUD is C-, you're warned.
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Easy Wind
Aug. 19, 1970
Fillmore West

Undoubtedly one of the greats. Everyone is on. Bobby solos, then Jerry schools the world, then at 7:03 sounds like D. Crosby steps in like Godzilla.
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Friend of the Devil
Aug. 19, 1970
Fillmore West

Early uptempo, shitkickingly good. These first ones are all worth mentioning. This one is fast and good bluegrass.
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The Other One
Aug. 18, 1970
Fillmore West

Fast and furious acid rush here. That they could go from bluegrass sweetness to this hard rock monster in one night is testament to their huge range.
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New Speedway Boogie
Aug. 18, 1970
Fillmore West

Pure version, with just the right amount of menace and swagger. A great jam here too. Check it out.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

The whole vibe is one of transcendent wave-like peaks upon peaks. Everyone does seem, as John_B suggests, to be climaxing at once.
Feelin' Groovy Jam
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Go with the Usborne Matrix over the link here, in my humble opinion.
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 21, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Love this one. Thanks for the reminder. The whole entry period for Keith is brilliant, but this does have a special oomph as it builds to the end. Listening to Bobby's accompaniment to on-fire Keith is so fun. You've already voted for some of my most-loved sleepers, (April 15, '70, Oct. 22 "Surf-punk" '67), but check out the Mahalo spirit on January 24. I'll keep you in mind if I uncover some under-rated gem. This and Bertha were always my favorite openers.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

It sure does. Nice image, Cucamonga.
Deal
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Maybe the funniest banter ever for Bay Area residents. Bobby: "Next couple of years If don't have nothing better to do you might vote for me for mayor." Jerry: "Of Freemont".
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