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Submissions

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Cold Rain and Snow
April 5, 1971
Manhattan Center

Burning solid show opener. I keep coming back to this one.
7
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 30, 1973
Rochester Community War Memorial

Totally overlooked show, but blazing hot and extraordinary jams. Everything here that make '73 what it is.
5
Mama Tried
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Perfect. Sweet harmonies, sweet country pickin'. Good times acoustic.
18
Candyman
May 1, 1970
Alfred College

Mellow accoustic goodness - sweet and evocative. The whole set is 1970 amazingnessiosity at its headiest.
5
Me and My Uncle
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

Playing down to their last allowed second, the boys squeeze a tight (top-40 levels) hard rockin' version. Killer end to a great little show.

Comments

Truckin'
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Almost unlistenable tape speed problems, and I'll listen to absolutely everything. Sounds like the batteries were dying, with all the slowing down and speeding up. That said, the unique jam afterwards doesn't seem to have the same problem, and is interesting, driven, and wondrously beautiful.
He's Gone
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Beautiful description, Nonoyolker. Couldn't say it better myself.
The Other One
Dec. 12, 1972
Winterland Arena

Unthinkably underrated heads. Get into it. Starts out a bit loose, but around the 10 minute mark tips into enormous territory. Check it out. Special shout out for Billy who, following a solo with just Phil, drives this one with liquid ferocity.
Tennessee Jed
Dec. 12, 1972
Winterland Arena

Jerry brings in that steam-whistle twang and kicks this version up nicely.
Bird Song
Dec. 12, 1972
Winterland Arena

If you find yourself somehow soaring through time, gently banking to and fro on the slight twitch and lift of the wings of a wandering bird, passing over swirling clouds and gazing down on the beautiful land and the glorious sun as it descends into the sea, don't worry and have no fear: It's just the song in all its magic, in all its beauty, and the finest band in the land, just doing what they do.