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3
Dancin' in the Streets
Dec. 17, 1970
The Matrix

Questionable date, but unquestionably amazing. A great classic jam with a near-perfect recording for the time. A++
2
Morning Dew
Nov. 29, 1970
Club Agora

Rough AUD, but showcases a brilliant and intense buildup enhanced by what sounds like a Hammond B3. Deserves a cleanup, as much of 11.70 does.
2
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 20, 1970
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Beautiful jam here, with some great Jerry fuzztone soloing.
1
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 20, 1970
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

Nice warm AUD for the era, with a sparkling CCS and great transition into IKYR.
1
The Other One
Nov. 23, 1970
Anderson Theatre

Whether it's the 16th or the 23rd, it's a real humdinger. Perfect transition out of Truckin'.

Comments

Looks Like Rain
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Peak Bobby+Donna era. This one bubbles on smoothly, slowly kicking up the intensity until it boils over in a triumph of sweet harmony.
Mama Tried
June 29, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Sweet one, if not a little bit scrambled to start.
Wharf Rat
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Catches onto a powerful pulse around 7:30 in as they head to the outro. Seems like they sped up a bit from the beginning to the end, but that might just be me.
The Music Never Stopped
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Closes out a perfect first set. The drummers are a psychic octopus of tight grooveness, Donna sounds as good as she ever did, and Jerry floats idea after idea and kisses everyone right smack on the third eye. Just brilliant monster mash from Keith too. What fun.
Scarlet Begonias
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Phil swoops, Donna and Keith soar, the drummers are in perfect mindmeld and Jerry does what Jerry does. This is as fun as it gets with the great Scarlet solo pieces before she met her FTM life partner.