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Easy Wind
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

Great harp solo, solid smoldering jam. Pig's voice is brilliant.
5
Rosalie McFall
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

A sweet and subtle acoustic gem, with some of the NRPS boys.
3
Katie Mae
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

So deep. The crowd interaction is brilliant, and Pig just scoops everyone right up. The AUD funkiness just adds that extra depth.
3
Candyman
July 12, 1970
Fillmore East

One of the midnight shows that confuse historians, but one of the sweet-harmony Candymans that just slay me. No confusion there.
14
Dire Wolf
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Distinctly slower groove than others, like they were trying something new with it. Does it work? Not sure, but an interesting take on it.

Comments

Cassidy
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

A perfect version. Everything about this one is solid. The show the next night gets all the attention, but this set on the 28th is just beautiful.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
June 27, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

This suite cooks from the first notes. The Slipknot is the stuff of legend, and the Keith-Jerry interaction in Franklin's is just brilliant. Just when you think the energy is petering out Keith heats it back up. The whole thing feels like a pot of water simmering just under the boil: Thousands of happy little bubbles just ready to go.
Candyman
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Headiest or not, this cooks. Right around three minutes in you can hear them shift gears and flip into overdrive.
Scarlet Begonias
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Ignore the haters. Donna sounds super sweet on this uptempo and funky standalone. Listen to the Charlie Miller (as always) if you don't believe me.
Wharf Rat
June 27, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Beautiful harmonies, powerful ensemble playing, and a great crisp sound make this one a keeper. Comes out of a killer LIG too.