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Submissions

13
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Fierce ChinaCat!!
17
Cumberland Blues
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Wow, this one is a heater
8
Black Throated Wind
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Nice early version. Jerry hits a sweet spot at the end licks
15
Playin' In The Band
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

Shorter than later incarnations, this one is a full throttle cosmic adventure condenced neatly into an 11min package
2
Not Fade Away
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Very fine NFA > GDTRFB > NFA Sandy

Comments

Sugaree
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

This one is tricky, because the whole band is clicking and Jerry is undeniably crushing it with fiery leads up the fret board. However, Bobby's slide is so distracting to me and takes me out of those "it" moments.
Looks Like Rain
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Jerry initiates his leads with absolutely spine tingling, delicate flutters, then builds the peak to cathartic explosion. Gorgeous
Deal
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Smoking early version of Deal. Not the face shredding '89-'90 variety, but a hot little potato all the same
He's Gone
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

My favorite of the early 70s. Long, airy, flowing, and beautiful. A true highlight of the Houston '72 release. Digs deep with soul
Greatest Story Ever Told
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

“But this version goes to 11” - shit cranks and gets to the peak fast...