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Alligator
Nov. 6, 1970
Capitol Theater

Some really nimble guitar work by Jerry. Ripping version
19
Beat it on Down The Line
April 26, 1971
Fillmore East

Great dichotomy between Jerry and Duane's solos
6
Wang Dang Doodle
Oct. 23, 1973
Metropolitan Sports Center

The SBD I scooped had a Wang Dang Doodle-ish soundcheck that came with it. Some pretty slinky shit. Worth checking if you can track it down
56
Stella Blue
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University

Patient build into a soaring version. Glides nicely into a Playin' Reprise
27
The Music Never Stopped
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Massive version! Was spinning on the treadmill at the gym and felt like I was going to run through the wall. Serious way to open a show!

Comments

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 15, 1980
Nassau Coliseum

Money version, they execute the pair with deadly precision
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Spun again after a very long time. Jam just never loses it's luster. Full blown hose in every sense of the word. Perfection
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
May 22, 1977
The Sportatorium

Haven't listened to this in a while. I usually consider Franklin's to be an afterthought, but this one has some nice gusto. Nice version!
Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

Dap, this one cooks!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

Prov China Cat still amazing? K'angfirmed! This one is all over the map. So good