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Crazy Fingers
June 3, 1976
Paramount Theatre

Divinely speaks...a fine time for the band...almost too heady
19
Bird Song
April 29, 1971
Fillmore East

Young but nicely developed, and passion going out to Janis
24
Cosmic Charlie
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Laid-back sweetness comin out of a long fiery Other One...wow
31
The Other One
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Out of St Stephen and into Cosmic Charlie...Nearly 25 minutes...nary a dull moment
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St. Stephen
May 15, 1970
Fillmore East (Late Show)

Truly epic show...followed by epic Crptical->TOO->Cosmic Chuck...sweet

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..."