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Stella Blue
Aug. 22, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

How in this magic week did this powerhouse version with perfect vocals not yet get voted up? Give a spin, you aren't going to regret it.
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Friend of the Devil
Aug. 22, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Perfection. They could do no wrong this week, and this FOTD is no exception. Perfection.
4
Loser
Aug. 22, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Tight ensemble playing with perfect sound. This is one of the great shows of the year.
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Feelin' Groovy Jam
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Already listed as the CC>IKYR, but this jam stands on its own. One of the tightest from start to finish.
4
Uncle John's Band
Aug. 21, 1972
Berkeley Community Theater

Brilliant outro and high-energy version, a bit more up-tempo than others from the time. All-round sweet show, overshadowed by other giants of Aug. '72
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Comments

Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Never hits that level of wicked psychotic meltdown like some of the massive stars, but has some of the sweetest most melodic spontaneous composition they ever did. Oh and the glorious jam transitioning into Sugar Mag followed by a furiously heavy Caution make this every bit worth the praise.
Looks Like Rain
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Trouble groking this song? Check this one out and get it once and for all.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

This one is a nice long ride. They take their time, but get you there alright. Understated, but brilliant and coherent - up there with the best of them.
Black Throated Wind
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Great version with cool, almost punk rock energy to it. Set lists.net and the box set have this going into 'Next time You See Me', not 'Sitting on top of the world'. What gives?
It Must Have Been The Roses
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Sounds great up-tempo. To my ears it's better as a country crooner than as a slow ballad.
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