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Wharf Rat
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Dark Star> He's Gone > Wharf Rat > Truckin'. RFK 73. A great sequence at, in my opinion, the show of the year
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Around and Around
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Right between a sweet Here Comes Sunshine and an all-time Dark Star, the boys rip a quick A&A. Nice interplay between Keith and Jer
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Next Time You See Me
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

The boys do this classic justice, both Jer and Pig have some solid playing. Not as rippin' as some of Europe 72s, but it's the April 71 run!
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Me and My Uncle
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

The end of a Half-Step>Frankin's Tower>MAMU triptych, not too shabby.
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Little Red Rooster
March 10, 1981
Madison Square Garden

It's the Dead at the Garden, plenty for the whole family to enjoy! Some inspired playing on display
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Stella Blue
Oct. 21, 1978
Winterland Arena

There's nothing I could say that either hasn't already been said or that would really do justice to the magic that is this song. I will suggest listening to it with the two preceding songs. The triptych of Got My Mojo Working > The Other One > Stella Blue is beyond description, simply a master showing of their range, unity, and Jerry just shredding the faces of everyone in attendance.
Drums
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

They are some of the best years, in my opinion, Billy is absolutely incredible during these years! Definition of holding it down
Let It Grow
May 14, 1978
Providence Civic Center

There's no finer version, in my opinion. From the first moment I heard this one, I was hooked, they explore everything Let It Grow has to offer.
Drums
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

This is sick, but it's not the Devils so much as a Devil. Billy was the only drummer from January 71-October 74, so that only makes it more impressive!
Hard to Handle
June 21, 1971
Chateau d'Herouville

One of the best shows of 1971, in my opinion. Take this song as one example of several highlights and you'll see why. Great interplay, everyone is really in-tune with one another. I love the back and forth playing from Bob and Jerry, wish there was more dueling, although we know who'd always win! Right up there with 8/6/71 for all around playing
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