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Truckin'
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Whew. Phil! Only heard him dig this deep vocally one other time(9.28.75). And the way he drives the band around 8' is UNREAL...phenomenal
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He's Gone
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Very nice recording and performance...Looong NFA jam out of it before they kick into a stellar version of that tune
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Brown Eyed Women
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Another fine '73 BEW from Boston...everyone hits it big time
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Dire Wolf
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Always a treat, and with an audience recording like this, it puts you right in the fun
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Morning Dew
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Show opener and show-stopper...go Jerry go!
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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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