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Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 16, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Whole band is really goin' for it to end the first set with this number
8
Passenger
Nov. 24, 1979
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

The boys seemed to like this date in 78 and 79...this one is shredding
27
Ship of Fools
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

With feeling and sharp execution...AUD recording is excellent
27
Samson and Delilah
Nov. 30, 1980
Fox Theatre

High quality action
4
Big Boss Man
Dec. 1, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Fine stuff...a high time for the band

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..."