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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

Standing On The Moon
Aug. 21, 1993
Autzen Stadium - University of Oregon

Holy god almighty, how am I just hearing this now?? The peak at the end is absolutely breathtaking. Sweet fancy Moses - that was something!
Rubin and Cherise
June 9, 1991
Buckeye Lake Music Center

A little keyboard heavy in this version, but i love this song and it is executed pretty crisply
Estimated Prophet
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

^ Obviously a typo, but I love the concept of a "fist show"
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

Thats how you kick off a show right therrr. Crispy
Comes A Time
Oct. 30, 1971
Taft Auditorium

Jerry throws some serious falsetto vocal chaw on this. Never heard him reach that height before