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He's Gone
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Wonderful, slow, well-sung and stays with you all day.
30
Jack Straw
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

I went to vote for this one, as it's my all-time favorite, and couldn't believe that it over't there.
38
The Other One
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Awesome with el paso sandwiched in the middle!
2
Black Peter
May 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Nice
41
Wharf Rat
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Beautiful version. Must listen.

Comments

Terrapin Station
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

RANT ALERT!!!!! rarely do I indulge in pedantry or slamming other views, BUT in no way is the Swing version better than this terrapin. I love my fellow Heads one and all, and I'm not trying to provoke, but this is clearly the ONE. If the Swing is Mr. Anderson, he's about to get his ass kicked by May 17 (Neo). This needs more votes, or at the very least some serious re-listening. And by the way, I know Cornell is about to be released, and I expect all the songs therein will see a numbers jump, but this and Sporto are both better May shows (and the Fox may be ) than fabled Cornell. Ok, done with rant. Peace everyone,
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Yes, it is a word. Don't argue with Jane Austen.
Here Comes Sunshine
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

This is a different beast....or at least what it turns into is. Needs serious listening. GD at its acid drenched best.
Eyes Of The World
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

This needs some love. Goes into some different zones towards the end.
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Fast and funky. 74 goodness.