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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

Eyes Of The World
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Legendary warp-speed jazz fusion jamming. Keith sounds like Herbie Hancock at times. I also dig how they revisit the "Stronger than Dirt" theme at the very end.
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Whole band is absolutely ON FIRE, one of the hottest of Fall '73.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

The "last" version...well played
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Lots of lyrical flubs but ol' Jer makes up for it with some stunningly good playing...definitely dig
St. Stephen
Oct. 9, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Excellent sandwich!
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