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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Hard-swingin' version with lots of oomph behind it. Sweet show.
34
Cumberland Blues
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

A dynamite set opener, worth the ride in spite of some rough aud/soundboard patches.
23
Box of Rain
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

Phil in good form, high energy and an epic 1st set. A must for '73 fans.
16
Here Comes Sunshine
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

More hard rockin' than others in the tour. Stretches out a bit more too, though rough in places has great energy.
19
Wharf Rat
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Brilliant version, emotional and clear, great jam energy from a great show.

Comments

Truckin'
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

What do I think of this version? I think it's balls-to-the-wall unbelievable. I also think that Truckin' is chronically underrated by us Heads, as we think it's 'overplayed' or 'too well-known' or some shit like that. Nonsense: They played the hell out of it here, and it's ALWAYS (1970-1995) the best measure of how on they were for any given show. Want to know if they were dialing it in? Check the Truckin'. Want to know if they were ready to destroy worlds? Check the Truckin'....
Not Fade Away
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

This is undoubtedly a great version, full of hot jams and good times. The crowd knows it and calls for it and goes nuts for it. Really gets them going to end the set.
Bo Diddley
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

I'll take this one over the March 25th ('72, not '71) version too. This one just kicks ass, no doubts, no hesitation.
The Other One
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Needs more love. This is one of the weird ones. The only Archive source is a bit decayed, but with headphones will certainly get you there: Strap on your helmets, buy the tickets, and take the ride, boys and girls.
Black Throated Wind
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

The climactic arc of the song has reached a perfect degree of polish at the end of the great tour.