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4
He's Gone
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

Sweet outro on this one. Donna's got the sweet harmony and Phil with the bass vox makes it pretty kind.
3
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

MAMU is so often overlooked, but this one is hiding in plain sight. Hard jumpin' rocker here with a savage pulse, and great banter after.
4
Sugar Magnolia
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

After the ultra-outre Dark Star, this pure rock and roll distillate is just perfect goodness. A burner with Billy hard charging in 4-wheel drive.
5
You Win Again
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Note for note perfect. The only reason it isn't here yet is that the shows between Europe and Berkeley/Veneta are too often overlooked.
1
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

Possibly the highest energy piece in the whole show. An excellent jam that left the crowd smiling, for certain.

Comments

Uncle John's Band
Nov. 16, 1970
Fillmore East

Seems like the date of the show is in question, with strong arguments for the 16th ("unannounced show") or the 23rd ("Hells Angels Benefit"), with "memories" backing up either story. Either way, it's a magic little show with great accompaniments by guest stars. This UJB is gorgeous.
King Bee
Nov. 23, 1970
Anderson Theatre

Some debate as to this date. Just listened to it all as 16 November 1970. In any case, the whole thing is just amazing. I love how clear Bobby is in the mix throughout, which is so rare for the era.
Feelin' Groovy Jam
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Right on Robjacobi waikikirob. As I said on the Dark Star comments from this show, this is the music I want playing (on a loop) over my tombstone. Also, nice form on your picture there. Ride one for all those surfers out there who no longer live next to the ocean....
Samson and Delilah
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

Charges right out of the gate. Even if this isn't your favorite song, they leave no doubt about their blazing energy. Jerry/Keith communication across the soloing is just brilliant.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
June 9, 1977
Winterland Arena

Ripping opener. It's been so long since I dropped in on this show, but it's like a cool glass of water on a hot day: Just exactly perfect. Jerry's outro solo announced to these lucky fans just what kind of night they were in for.