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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
June 29, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Obviously not as epic as any of the '77 behemoths, but pretty damn sweet for an early version
5
Tennessee Jed
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Very nice and a little funky. Builds to an excellent end jam.
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Candyman
Oct. 12, 1981
Olympia Halle

Not much of a Candyman guy, but this version is great
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Wharf Rat
Oct. 10, 1981
Stadt Halle

Crisp and powerful, coming out of a hot Other One
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Bird Song
July 7, 1981
Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Arena

Some great playing here, shorter and more straightforward, enjoyable overall ha
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Aug. 22, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Contemplative, jazzy and exploratory. The band is fully locked in, with Billy fully in the pocket. The jam builds into simmering tones of molten heat without ever fully erupting. I like this one for its measured, tempered feel and there is an elegant, organic way the band ebbs and flows together. Give this a listen.
The Other One
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

lift off is achieved, the band is in full x-factor mode and some true magic happens. absolutely breathtaking
The Eleven
July 7, 1969
Piedmont Park

Incredibly melodic and stretched out for an Eleven jam, this is a powerfully unique version. Underrated for sure
Estimated Prophet
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Listening to the matrix and the energy is insane. The boys are really on here. Jerry just demolishes the solo peak and the transition into He's Gone is flawless. good lord
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Incredibly high energy throughout with maybe the single best transition into the Supplication jam (not the verse) I've heard yet. They really nail this one.
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