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Sugaree
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium
So perfect, it's hard to believe that people could improvise music like this together. This amazing show deserves a clean-up!
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Big River
Dec. 6, 1973
Public Hall
Overlooked: Between one of this site's favorite HCSs and one of its favorite Dark Stars is a perfect, articulate, and virtuoso version of Big River.
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Casey Jones
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall
Just outrageous. Problematic show b/c of mix and cuts in the source. Not here: just a blizzard of jam.
4
Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall
Show is overlooked b/c mix problems, but they're absolutely on fire and this version shreds like all get-out. Call C. Miller for this one please!
6
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall
Could be massively heady, but Billy is so high in the mix that it's hard to follow others. Any cleaner versions out there? Has everything but the mix.
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Samson and Delilah
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U
Even though the cleanup isn't so clear, Bobby is audible in the mix, which gives a good sense of what it could sound like if the magic soundboard ever gets found.... Apparently there isn't anything in the vault from this show.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U
Brilliant extended Slipknot, and one of the Franklin's that I used to dream about. The outro is sublime.
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U
Don't let the B/B+ sound quality scare you away from this beast. Tremendous energy on this one. Deserves more votes!
Crazy Fingers
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U
Sounds like a bit of a tuning issue at first, but they sharpen up and roll on. "Majestic" describes it perfectly. This one goes an extra mile, extending gloriously on and sweeping you away with it.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 23, 1976
Cameron Indoor Stadium, Duke U
Great show opener for this mostly overlooked show. The McDonald cleanup of the only known source is most welcome.
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