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Eyes Of The World
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Out of Estimated and very nicely jammed pre-first verse
17
Estimated Prophet
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

The first time I ever heard Estimated->Eyes was this performance...I was smitten
18
The Music Never Stopped
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Holy Smokes!!! Phil is all over this and everyone seems to be following his lead
14
Turn On Your Love Light
May 24, 1969
Seminole Indian Village

Commercially released, and for good reason. A legendary show
3
Doin' That Rag
May 3, 1969
Winterland Arena

Nice one for the hometown folks

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..."