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Drums -> Space
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Billy and Mickey play together like they were a big octopus on this one. 'The Wheel' comes rolling nicely out of 'Space'. Altogether, a G-rated D>P.
21
Playin' In The Band
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

An '82 vintage Playin' sandwich that finds the boys playin' in fine form. DP 32.
6
Morning Dew
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Jerry really belts this one out. All of the attention to detail that you'd expect in a version from this era plus a good bridge solo.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

An enjoyable listen, but most notable, I'd say, for an excellent little peak that rises up like a volcano towards the end of the jam.
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They Love Each Other
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

A good, light and airy version that shows quite well what this song was up to near the end of its first year in the rotation.

Comments

Wharf Rat
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

The ‘El Paso’ is the mayo and this ‘Rat’ is the meat of this great PITB sandwich. Very well executed, with a cool outro. Incidentally, when did Donna first help out with vocals on the ‘I’ll get up and fly away’ portion?
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 21, 1973
Denver Coliseum

A very nice sandwich. The PITB segments are all very good and full of interest. The ‘El Paso’ and ‘Wharf Rat’ contained herein are each good ones, particularly the ‘Wharf Rat’. The final ‘Playin’’ segment has a ‘Tiger Jam’ just before the reprise.
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Phil and Bill lock in early and set this one up nicely. Is it a mellow intensity or an intense mellowness that pervades this one? Anyway, who cares? its good.
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Noice (nice + noise), indeed!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Limber and loose-limbed, this one is. May be the hottest from Fall '73.