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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

A barnburner from start to finish...everything is clicking...nicely segues into Big River
4
Big River
June 23, 1976
Tower Theatre

Jerry is of course stellar but CHECK OUT KIETH. This show's hot!!
2
Row Jimmy
June 23, 1976
Tower Theatre

The crowd is obviously enjoying this version, and it adds to the already stellar piece of music...the band and crowd are one
33
Playin' In The Band
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Starting to stretch this tune out, but it's still shorter than Fall'72 versions and beyond...it packs a serious psychedelic punch...check it out!
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Chinatown Shuffle
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

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..."