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Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Can't believe this isn't listed! Really massive verison with not one, but two slipknot teases. Jerry is on fire!!
14
They Love Each Other
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

May be the best of the early versions. Has that '73 bounce, but with something a little extra.
6
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Excellent version
4
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum

So very tender. Check out Jerry's beautiful solo during the bridge!
13
Looks Like Rain
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

OMG!!!! This may just be the the best. Only downside is a brutal cut at the climax of Jerry's solo during the bridge...but this is still a must hear!

Comments

Eyes Of The World
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

probably the tightest execution of the "Stronger than Dirt" yet in this early version.
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

The jam out of Dark Star and into this Eyes is legendary...some of the most beautiful stuff they EVER did! Not to mention Jerry and Keith are playing off each other really great for this only being the 2nd-ever performance.
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I prefer the 20th and the 18th for June Eyes, but there was probably never a run better than these. Really unique stuff going on with the funky segue into Big River.
Playin' In The Band
March 28, 1973
Civic Center

I really love this show...one of the very best of the year.
Playin' In The Band
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Amazing energy and creativity from Jer and Phil...one of the best of '73