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Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Yeah, Sugar Mag okay... but the Sunshine Daydream is tops. Just kills me each time I hear it.
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Truckin'
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Top form from a great 2nd set then into a ballsy TOO jam (no lyrics) and then one of the best Eyes of all time.
19
Let It Grow
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

First-ever performance. Mid-way they let it grow into experimental bliss. A must-have for LIG fans.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Intense jaming and crystal clear guitar work, plus Billy's hard driving makes it a barn-burner. Gets better each listen.
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Here Comes Sunshine
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Really smooth and mellow groove 2nd set opener from a solid show after a month in the studio. Hard to see why not here yet.

Comments

Midnight Hour
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Remarkable for its low key simmering rap from Pigpen that leads almost accidentally into the second half of a Love Light. Spontaneous and kind of a "how the hell did that happen" moment. Love to Ken and Judy, for sure. Thank you.
Not Fade Away
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

They rushed through the St. Stephen to get into this heady jam with its raucous smoldering quality.
Friend of the Devil
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

I agree with Glynparson about FOTD, I always preferred this song as an uptempo acoustic rather than as a slow electric. It brings out the desperado nature somewhat, one might say.
Katie Mae
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Katie Mae is always special, but this one has something extra, and the AUD gives us the whole story. East coast crowd or not, this crowd sounds like a room full of outlaw bikers, ready to stomp the stage between every song. Then Pigpen steps up, you can hear the hush come over as he pulls everyone into an almost reverential silence. What a gem. Thanks, tapers, you done real good on this one. What power....
Easy Wind
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

Feels like it could have gone on for an hour without getting boring. Real pity to lose out the final parts. Exceptional jamming indeed. Good catch.