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Good Lovin'
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Outrageously fast and full of power, this is possibly the best ever
13
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 10, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Spicy
12
Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

Blazing, Jerry and Keith gettin' DOWN
24
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Just about as beautiful as this song can get
3
Alligator
Feb. 12, 1969
Fillmore East

Fast. Inspired leads. This one blazes into Caution!
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Bird Song
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

a unique version, and also one of the last 'til 1980
Bird Song
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

BEST BIRD SONG EVER!!!
Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

A stunning masterpiece. This is the best version after Veneta.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Just heard this version today. Wow, check out the BOMBS Phil drops going into Rider!
Playin' In The Band
July 29, 1988
Laguna Seca Recreation Area

I first heard this version on the 'So Many Roads' box set. About as experimental and downright scary as this band could get in the late '80s...
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