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Bird Song
Feb. 24, 1971
Capitol Theater

Super loose in the joints and fun. They seem to be searching for the '71 sound throughout the run here but I like this one.
1
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 23, 1971
Capitol Theater

High powered and super charged. The last third of the first set is a real killer.
12
Wharf Rat
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Not the best show, but the best Rat of this run. 4th ever, but the first one to stretch out and become its full self.
6
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Want to be present at its birth? The infant Bacchus emerges. I love this song. This is the 1st time they nail it.
7
The Other One
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

Passes through many phases, always exploring new riffs and hinting at further jams without ever losing its essential feeling and sound. Great stuff.

Comments

Don't Ease Me In
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

Show has a pretty dosed vibe: very loose and wacky in places. This 'Ease' had a kickin' rocker quality. And I'd add: who knew this sweet ole tune could kick so sweetly? Rock on guys.
Here Comes Sunshine
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

So much fun. Everyone totally on. Listened to it again on a good system and really got the feel for Bobby in the mix. Check out his weird interplay around 9:00 in.
They Love Each Other
May 25, 1977
The Mosque

My favorite '77 show. There, I said it.
Dark Star
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

Suffers from a cut, but drops you back into a jaw droppingly beautiful jam that teases a Feeling Groovy Jam but never quite gets there (to great effect). What a year, that 1970.
Cold Rain and Snow
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

Top notch. Full of that fine mercurial 1970 energy and swagger. The "yee-haw" from the crowd at the end is pretty funny, too.