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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 26, 1980
The Sportatorium

Brent lends the transition jam a relaxed fusion vibe. Dreamlike, but doesn't lose precision.
4
Cumberland Blues
May 22, 1982
Greek Theatre - University of California

Hot and tight. Amazing show overall.
3
Smokestack Lightnin'
Sept. 30, 1989
Shoreline Amphitheatre

Brent on the Hammond will send chills down your spine.
15
The Other One
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Dick's Picks 30. Band is about to leave for Europe and gives a preview of the tour's signature jam style. Astonishing.
12
The Other One
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

A thing of beauty like all the big jams from this tour, this one's every bit as moody and introspective as freaky and paranoid.
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Comments

They Love Each Other
Sept. 21, 1991
Boston Garden

Bruce simply dropkicks every single solo and fill in this set. It’s badass.
Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Sept. 22, 1991
Boston Garden

Really a deft performance. The gently swaying rhythm, the keyboard-accordion interplay, the clear, confident singing. Beautiful.
Looks Like Rain
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

The other comments are spot-on. This is a uniquely delicate version that suggests raindrops, not thunderclaps. One of a bazillion potential “best” versions from 1976-77. … And the vibe carries over into Peggy-O.
Big River
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

As an aside, the Seamons matrix sounds perfect and is like hearing the show for the first time.
Let It Grow
Oct. 9, 1983
Greensboro Coliseum

Immense spinning mirror ball of a Let It Grow throwing light into the dingy corners of the room.
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