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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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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Haha, my last comment was intended for 2/24/73. This is, however, a really awesome PITB, with some stupendously creative jazz jams from Jerry...very unique stuff here!
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

This maybe the best, smoothest version of the whole "sandwich", but 3/23/74 definitely has a hotter Playin'.
Playin' In The Band
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Just have to add that of the 3 times they did this sandwich, I think this is my favorite. Such a probing, intense Playin', and the transition from UJB back to Playin' reprise is just magical. A-Mazing stuff!!!
Eyes Of The World
Nov. 5, 1977
Community War Memorial Auditorium

Top shelf stuff. My favorite Eyes of '77 for sure.
Truckin'
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College

Love this version!!!! Maybe not as epic as 11/6/77, but rip-roaring energy to spare!! One of my favorites ever.
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