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Big River
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

The intro is longer than most. Bouncy uptempo version. Excellent jamming.
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Alabama Getaway
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

Always a good way to open the show.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

I like the way they play this - it isn't direct and in your face. More exploratory than most.
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Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 12, 1982
Lakeland Civic Center

Man, I love these '82 Sugar Mags. Tje energy, focus and execution. They are so damn lively - excellent fast tempo serves this song well.
4
Bertha
April 4, 1971
Manhattan Center

Show opener. Jerry soars with thunder from Phil.
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Comments

Mama Tried
June 25, 1995
RFK Stadium

Even is the summer of 1995, they were able to hold it together for two minutes and thirty-seven seconds.
Mama Tried
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

Cool Phil bumps throughout. Jerry's solo is short but sweet.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

1977 isn't overrated? Take a listen to Estimated from 5/22 and 5/25 - both in the top 5 overall. Then listen to the versions from 1991 as a comparison. Then check the comments. Are these two versions' rankings bloated by blind worshipers of the all-mighty 1977?
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

The bias that people have on this site for 1977 nauseates me. This version isn't better than the top 5 for 1973 or the top 5 for 1974. It sickens me to think that people are incapable of listening to the music play. 1977 is the most over-hyped year and it all goes back to the old days of tape trading and 1977 had the best sound quality, so people equated that with 1977 having the best music. It shows how narrow-minded Heads really are.
Mason's Children
Dec. 28, 1969
International Speedway

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