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6
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

He's Gone
April 15, 1983
Community War Memorial Auditorium

This one mostly stinks, but the Little Star jam is at least sort of interesting in that it's unique, but the interplay is far from inspired.
Good Lovin'
July 2, 1971
Fillmore West

An unexpected clinic from Phil on this version. Phil's pounding exploration propels the rest of the boys to take this one to some very "free" territory. Amazed to see so few votes.
Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

One of those magical versions where the whole band comes alive to elevate the song beyond the sum of its parts.
Truckin'
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

It may not be as explosive or exploratory as the versions that would come later in the year, but this is an excellent version for conveying the band's live appeal to someone who has only experienced American Beauty + Workingman's Dead.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 23, 1970
Winterland Arena

It may be short, but the return to the main theme is powerful and joyous, driven over the edge by exuberant Phil harmonies. Check this one out on Complete Live Rarities or the 03 WMD reissue bonus tracks.
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