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The Music Never Stopped
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Swirling, cohesive and inspired. It may not hit the rousing peaks of 78, but it's damn fine.
3
The Wheel
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Ecstatic and confident with a sweet transition into Sugar Mags.
6
Mexicali Blues
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

This one takes a sharp left turn into some weird tones and aggressive soloing from Keith and Jerry.
9
Deal
May 17, 1974
P.N.E. Coliseum

Country rock pulsing with jazzy energy. One of the most exciting pre-hiatus versions.
1
One More Saturday Night
Nov. 10, 1973
Winterland Arena

Fierce yet loose. Lots of fun is being had and it's infectious.
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Comments

They Love Each Other
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Thick, gooey jam section. Doesn't sound like too many other versions. It's not the best, but it is unique.
China Doll
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

This reading has an angrier tone than most that makes it worth seeking out despite some really sloppy changes after the first big solo.
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

One of the best uses of MIDI I've ever heard from the boys. The horn effects make the jam portion soar.
Mama Tried
Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

The perfect mixture of Psychedelic keys and Bakersfield guitars.
Good Lovin'
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Until the drum break, this one is rough. That said, the incredible jam after that point is among the best improv the band ever did. Really a study in contrasts.
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