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Drums
May 17, 1978
Uptown Theater
These long freaky Drumses from ’78 are really compelling. The band must have felt so too, since Drums>Space, uh, stuck around!
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When I Paint My Masterpiece
May 6, 1990
California State University Dominguez Hills
Jerry's solo is on point, really precise and eloquent.
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Sugar Magnolia
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl
Wildly exuberant both before and after "SSDD" vocals. And Billy is all over this great AUD.
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Casey Jones
Nov. 23, 1973
County Coliseum
Swings and shimmies before busting out the heavy artillery.
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Friend of the Devil
Oct. 25, 1989
Miami Arena
Played pretty fast (for the slow version) and heavy with MIDI and spirited playing. Not to everyone’s taste, perhaps, but I like it!
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Friend of the Devil
June 24, 1976
Tower Theatre
June ’76 is unquestionably the best month for FOTD. Jerry’s solo here is a little less exciting than in some others, but everything is so well-played — it’s an easy upvote. Frankly, this one’s a Godchaux powerhouse, between Keith’s assured, lilting accompaniment and Donna’s career-best ’76 harmonizing.
Black Peter
Dec. 14, 1971
Hill Auditorium
Breathtaking dynamics on display. Exquisitely expressive.
Ship of Fools
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium
What was it about Buffalo and “Ship of Fools”?
The Other One
Jan. 8, 1978
Golden Hall, Community Concourse
Akin to the previous show’s Dancin’, it’s very exploratory for the year.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 1, 1973
Music Hall
To spell it out: Jerry and Billy, in particular, play the UJB intro in the style of a Playin’ jam. It’s awesome. Listen now!
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