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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
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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!
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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
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