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Cumberland Blues
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

I love almost any version of this song, but THIS ONE is extra-kind
13
Uncle John's Band
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Prime
23
Comes A Time
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Nice 'n soothing in the post-mania spot following DS>Dew
1
Weather Report Suite
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Sweet! Everybody is locked in
24
Estimated Prophet
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Typical performance for the times...That is to say INSANELY AWESOME!!!

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..."