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bennybenhead

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Submissions

4
Ramble On Rose
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Love Keith’s flourishes here. Great version with perfect vocals
7
Friend of the Devil
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Oh so sweet
1
Alabama Getaway
Sept. 30, 1980
Warfield Theatre

Pretty energetic Alabama Getaway>Promised Land to start off the electric sets
6
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Awesome near 7 minute Playin that starts to go out there as it would much more in a few months. Really interesting period for the band imo
7
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
Sept. 3, 1980
Civic Center

Surprised this isn't on here yet, if only for the great outro jam. check it out

Comments

Deal
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

And possibly my favorite ‘73 Deal? Wow this one just really rocks, go check it out
Box of Rain
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Phil vocals as good as ever!!!! And please put some respect on my man, Keith mother-friggin Godcheaux
One More Saturday Night
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

And on a Sunday night!
Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

My first few listens after buying the boxed set I was in love with the first half but not the latter half, upon relistening on its 48th anniversary I’ve come to the conclusion this is the most jazzy Dark Star I’ve ever heard. Second half is just as epic as the first! And what a segue into Eyes
Looks Like Rain
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Bobby belts this one out. Awesome, emotional rendition