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Candyman
June 3, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Keith and Donna on this are just wonderful. Strong version all around, but Keith's fillis are just outta sight.
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Me and My Uncle
Dec. 31, 1971
Winterland Arena

Intensity encapsulated in the middle of a TOO jam outta this world. Here's as good an example of the cowboy psychedelicore Winter '71 as you can find.
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Me and Bobby McGee
Dec. 15, 1971
Hill Auditorium

A bit faster and carried along with a strong backbeat from Mr. K. makes this one special. Perfect ensemble singing arrangement too.
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Run Run Rudolph
Dec. 14, 1971
Hill Auditorium

Pigpen, Chuck Berry, Santa Claus, because fuck yeah, that's why.
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Not Fade Away
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Dec '71 NFA-GDTRFB-NFAs are all powerful statements of the band's essential unity. I love how China Cat peaks out atcha during the jams.
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Deep Elem Blues
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

Far-out funkfest from the too-short era when this was in rotation as an electric sexathon. Makes me think that Deep Elem is the godfather to Loose Lucy. Listen here and tell me it ain't the case.
Cold Rain and Snow
April 18, 1971
Lusk Field House - State University Of New York

Damn right Cucamonga007. Check out April 15, '70 for openers: It's up there at the top of this list. I stand by what I said, they opened with this when they knew they meant bizzness.... Cool version this: Funky butt from Phil, with sweet country harmonies.
Cold Rain and Snow
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

Peak era for CR&S and this one doesn't disappoint. A wee bit slower than others from the time, but they were clearly working on it as a showpiece. I remember seeing them open shows with this and thinking, "ahhh, they mean it tonight...".
Turn On Your Love Light
Dec. 27, 1970
Legion Stadium

Short by standards of the time, clocking in at just over 12 minutes, but full of TNT and barks and yodels, as described. Caps off an uneven show with a good powerful blast.
Brokedown Palace
Dec. 27, 1970
Legion Stadium

Starts a little rough on the vocals, but comes together right quick and sails away on beautiful harmonies.
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