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5
Loose Lucy
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Brilliant vocals. Jerry stretches it out. Funky, sexed up version.
2
They Love Each Other
Sept. 24, 1973
Civic Arena

Less reggae than the Spring '73 versions, this one is fully rockin'. Jer's on, both with vocals and solos.
13
The Other One
Sept. 21, 1973
The Spectrum

A must-hear. Goes through four or five melodic/rhythmic innovations, odd time sigs and a MLBesque jam outro. Avoid Lai's version with a nasty cut.
5
Truckin'
Sept. 21, 1973
The Spectrum

Stunning w/ great Phil solo into TOO. A 2nd set from heaven: LIG>He's Gone>Truckin>TOO>Wharf Rat. Don't be put off by 1st set flubs, listen to this!
9
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 21, 1973
The Spectrum

Subtle, simmering, with slow, steady intensity. To my ears this show has mix issues and needs re-work - but definitely worth it.

Comments

Sugar Magnolia
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

Hey Cucamonga007! Dju know that there's a video of this show? Hell yeah, baby, you can find it on Youtube, and while not the complete show, it's pretty damned cool. Yeah, Europe '71, right on!
Easy Wind
Aug. 19, 1970
Fillmore West

Is this true? Can anyone confirm? He was definitely at the show, and the only thing I'm going on is my ears, that there's a third guitar solo, different tone, and a badassed jam that needs to be heard. Anyone?
Ripple
Aug. 19, 1970
Fillmore West

Very fine good old GD here. Fans of '70 need to hear this one if they haven't already. The piano is a bit of a mistery.
How Long Blues
Aug. 19, 1970
Fillmore West

Some sources say Pigpen. Sweet version in any case.
Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Gets better with every single listen. The outro jam is so special. That isn't a MLB, but like some beautiful next-level of spontaneous composition that only guys who can read each others' musicminds can reach after years of doing it. Second comment on this one, but thanks for bringing it back up on the radar. Just wonderful.