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7
Tennessee Jed
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

Phil drives the first couple of verses, pushing hard against the band’s tempo. Slide Bobby.
4
Looks Like Rain
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater

poignant singing from Bobby, and the whole band pours it on during the solo break. Note the drummers especially. Top notch version.
8
Space
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Tuning > this Jam
11
Not Fade Away
April 23, 1977
Springfield Civic Center

Hot stuff.
17
Tennessee Jed
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Whole show obviously needs some love on here. Just a friendly reminder.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

This China Cat should be listed separately, it's that good. Also have to disagree pretty vehemently about 6/18. Obviously biased, and I'll give them both an honest re-listen again, but this show has lots of slower moments, and not nearly the peaks that 6/18 has, imho.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

This China Cat should be listed separately, it's that good. Also have to disagree pretty vehemently about 6/18. Obviously biased, and I'll give them both an honest re-listen again, but this show has lots of slower moments, and not nearly the peaks that 6/18 has, imho.
Jack Straw
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

(see especially "Bertha" (despite the devastating bass cut), "Scarlet," "Roses." There's a reason parts of this show were released officially.
Scarlet Begonias
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

hell yeah! bummed I had to come all the way down here to find it!!
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

If the transition into this doesn't get you out of your seat and moving, you might be in trouble.
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