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7
Not Fade Away
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

Spectacular thrashing jam. Jerry has an agressive metal sound that I like to call the "Dangerous Dead" from the era.
6
Attics of My Life
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

For a song notoriously difficult to sing, this one comes of beautifully. June 6th is better, but good to hear them in sequence as the worked on it.
5
Friend of the Devil
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

Hard to figure that this isn't here already: sweet acoustic intimacy and a clear '70 AUD that does it for me.
4
Candyman
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

Intimate expression of this song's first, acoustic, right off the LP era. A bit slower, but great vocals and 3-part harmonies.
5
Deep Elem Blues
June 4, 1970
Fillmore West

Pure goodness. Warm AUD, intimate sound. This is the gold.

Comments

Weather Report Suite
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Beautiful transition out of an epic Eyes, keeping up the mellow vibe of the whole show: Take-yer-time, we'll get there...
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

This whole show has a nice take-our-time vibe. They build up slow and steady, but get there in the end, making this another top-shelf '73 Eyes.
Here Comes Sunshine
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Zen-like spacious "hot mellow" like the best of '73. Opening the show like this must have told the heads in attendance, "Gear up boys and girls, we're on tonight...."
Eyes Of The World
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Truly one of the most amazing examples of the GD's brilliance ever. I love this version. No secret that '73 Eyes are soaring glories (wings a mile long...) but this one stands out for its crisp precision and the absolutely freakingly shredding jam after the interlude leading straight into China Doll. Leaves me breathless.
Truckin'
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Beautiful spaced out jazz. Sounds for a second like Jer wanted to go into Stella right before Drums.