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Wharf Rat
Oct. 16, 1974
Winterland Arena

Coming out of a 48 min jam to open the set, this one is like a small visitation before another huge jam>Eyes. A big epic indeed.
8
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Overlooked space-jazz masterwork. Mercurial and vast. Listen to it as the outcome of the Space before it and BANG! you're on a deep ride furthur.
6
Space
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

10mins of absolute weirdness. Incorrectly listed as Seastones - but Jerry, Keith and Billy are there with Phil and Ned. An outrageous corker. Scary.
4
Bertha
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Show opener with mix off: not perfect but interesting to hear Phil/Bobby interplay (almost exclusively), which is rare for '74 recordings.
10
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Uncategorizably brilliant transition jam. Sweet sweet Rider. Overshadowed by the immortal PITB that follows. Give a spin, it won't disappoint.
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Around and Around
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

A real surprise and treat after the finger blistering Dancin'. Right now becomes my favorite ever.
Dancin' in the Streets
Feb. 26, 1977
Swing Auditorium

In as close to a flawless show as this one, the Dancin' really stands out for its incredibly shredding good time vibe.
Jack Straw
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Woke up with Jack Straw in my mind, came here for this and BANG! Absolutely ripping version. Great stuff.
Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

Faster than others from the era, but never rushed: Finds a really nice pocket and grooves there. High octane indeed.
Dark Star
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Has it all. Nice to get into this whole show, not just the immortal PITB.
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