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Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

One where everything went just exactly perfect. Firey version, brimming with full band communication
7
Shakedown Street
Nov. 25, 1979
Pauly Pavillion

Super funky. Brent is on fire for this. Melts into Bertha
23
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 2, 1978
Giants Stadium

A-Mazing version. Great Jerry/Phil interplay. This one has been getting a lot of spins lately
31
He's Gone
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Poignant, purposeful version.
36
Truckin'
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

Smokin' jam that oozes into a patient, slow build Spanish Jam. This show slays

Comments

Brown Eyed Women
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Definitely worth listening to for the rhythmic oddity. I can't tell whether it was purposeful or just out of sync (I felt like the former, but not certain?). Worth it for something different, if nothing else
Playin' In The Band
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Very choice. I felt like this cracked my head open, then patiently melded it back together on a concerted listen.
Morning Dew
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Absolutely cracks with energy. The ramp up is a powerhouse. So strange, almost a year gap until this version, then not played again until Nov '79. They made this one count at least!
The Eleven
Aug. 24, 1968
Shrine Auditorium

Tizzy of frantic jamming, then boils down into a bluesy goo > flawless transition to Death Don't Have
Bertha
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

BIG bounce to this one. Amped UP