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Friend of the Devil
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Fast paced version that Jerry absolutley nails. Definitely one of the best out there. From DP 11
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Eyes Of The World
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Magical eyes from an underrated show
55
Tennessee Jed
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Awesome interplay between Bob and jerry. This version is sick.
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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Some sick keys work by Keith in a really great version from DP 1
21
Good Lovin'
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Pigpen gives this a lovelight-esque rap

Comments

Bird Song
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

Not sure why they dropped it, they probably just didn't enjoy playing it anymore, and didnt feel it fit in with the normal rotation of songs. Some of their songs just fell by the wayside, not because they were bad, but because it was tiresome playing a configuration that was a little bit odd. Bird Song although a great song, was maybe felt to be too complex for the slot it was given. Really they should have kept it in the rotation for longer. Again, I have no real concrete idea for why the dropped such a great song, so I will pose the same question again in which Carrion asked, why did they drop it? Perhaps with the official release some lurker may just have the answer, if so speak up.
The Other One
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

This version is fucking incredible
Viola Lee Blues
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

This version is sick. A really high energy version. This really kicks ass, and throughout there are hints at something like an MLB jam or dark star jam. Definitely one of my favorites. Truly dank and needs more votes.
New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

This version is fucking intense
Big River
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

This version is just sick