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Viola Lee Blues
April 21, 1969
The Ark

Wild restraint...it IS possible! Gong kicks off a fun freaky fantastic feedback
6
Doin' That Rag
April 21, 1969
The Ark

Good fun
5
They Love Each Other
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

'73 versions much preferred, and this early one comes through big-time
4
Mexicali Blues
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Sure, this song is a throw-away, but it's also a chance for Jerry (and Bill...shit, everyone) to go off
2
Sugaree
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Jerry digs deep on this one and the boys deliver a tuned-in together performance
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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..."
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