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He's Gone
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

With a gentle breezy playfulness that all the best takes share.
6
Greatest Story Ever Told
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

After Donna's wails the last minute is another deep in the pocket rippin' Stephen jam
9
He's Gone
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

With some gusto....out of a super fiery Estimated
5
Deal
Aug. 27, 1983
Seattle Center Coliseum

Jer surfs his ass off all over the band - yup.
7
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 26, 1972
San Antonio Civic Auditorium

Underwater jazz bustin

Comments

He's Gone
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Still believe this is one of the best unheralded versions of this tune...worthy of listens and votes.
Alabama Getaway
April 5, 1980
SNL NBC Studios

Roll tape: https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/videofr=mcafee&p=alabama+getaway+saturday+night+live#id=3&vid=6089ca92503649a37a37acf72622d83e&action=click
Feelin' Groovy Jam
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

While of course it’s best to listen to one of the finest ChinaRiders of’73 all the way through - if not - just pickup this Feelin Groovy at 5:00 and wait for the delicious drop in at 6:15...Mmmmmm mmmm delicate and so very very kind. I swear once you hear this you will go back and repeat it.
Deal
April 1, 1988
Meadowlands Arena

Full aerial assault - everything you want in this jet fueled delivery. No jivin’
New Minglewood Blues
April 1, 1988
Meadowlands Arena

Later’ish version with Jerry and the gang going bananas - listen to Phil go full tilt while Jerry goes off. He tosses in a Beck Goin’ Down riff in there too just for shits....