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To Lay Me Down
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Stellar
2
Friend of the Devil
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

Sweet...if for no other reason check it out for the funny Jerry lyric
8
Friend of the Devil
Oct. 1, 1976
Market Square Arena

Very sweet slow version
107
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

'74 gem...Phil and Billy are feel in' it big-time...superb transition
23
Ship of Fools
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

So perfect...Keith and Jerry really hit the sweet spot, and Phil, Bobby, and Bill are clicking nicely

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..."