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Bertha
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Lopes along with a quality I can't quite my finger on...weir seems to be on point, and Keith really shines in this show
7
Sugar Magnolia
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Dancetastic!
22
Wharf Rat
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

If I had to pick one month for great Wharf Rat's, I'd pick June '74...fortunately, I don't have to pick.
7
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Sept. 27, 1976
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Great jamming out in Supplicaton, laid-back groovy funkiness
37
The Other One
April 15, 1970
Winterland Arena

FILTHY drumming and jamming

Comments

Row Jimmy
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

I think I mixed up the dates. 8/6/74 and 8/4/76 are both beyond epic, but I think my description on 8/6 version is more apt for THIS version. So laid back, yet non-stop hard-hitting exhilaration. Only the Dead...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Wavy GraVy of course is what I meant
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Worthy. Slow, sinister grooving' intro, Phil means business. This show might be the filthiest funkiest grungiest groovinest show from top-to-bottom the boys (and girl) ever did
Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Truly fun. I tried explaining the irony of the Stayin' Alive tease to my Russian roommate, to no avail. The teases throughout really are spectacularly fun. No better word. This show is pretty unbelievable, by the way. A romp, indeed.
Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Fair enough: My opinion is this: Jack Straw is a classic song and there are many beautiful shades to the song throughout the years, and as such there are many incredible versions to dig. Much love back. "We can share it..."