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The Other One
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

An immortal. Very experimental, so many melodic fragments amongst the splintered cosmos - they pull a surprise out of the hat. Check it out.
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Sitting on Top of the World
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Buried in the extraterrestrial outer reaches of an immortal TOO this emerges, brings a 'how's they do that?!' vibe then disappears back into chaos.
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Truckin'
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Smokin' hot show opener. The band is ultra tight and kick things off with force.
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Black Throated Wind
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Looser than 18.09.74, but more intense in its buildup and climax. Wait for it, it slow-rises then comes on like a tsunami.
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China Doll
Sept. 18, 1974
Parc des Expositions

Sweet gossamer comedown nicely after the angular intensity of Eyes. Jerry's voice is smooth and lovely.
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Mind Left Body Jam
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

A bit faster with a stronger back beat, this one stands out for its forward motion - not a 'lay back and watch the clouds float by' MLB - and then it tricks you into a slow bluesy mode before the Spanish Jam. They were clearly having fun inventing new melodies, moods, and places in the jam.
Bird Song
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Certainly rates higher than its present two votes! Giver 'er a listen heads: This is a glorious adventurous beauty right on the cusp of transition from the '72 to the '73 sound. The real deal.
Eyes Of The World
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Relentless driving jam of intense musicianship: It just never gives an inch, then suddenly floats like a dandelion seed on a summer breeze into a magical China Doll. Boy did these guys know how to treat their audience well, that's for sure.
The Other One
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

First (?) WRS quote in the re-entry after MAMU. Unmistakably there in the first minute. Cool to know they were working out what would become Wake of the Flood material as early as this.
Bertha
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

Phil zone heaven on a version very different from others of its time - like they decided to experiment with it just for fun. Underloved, different tempo, different vibe. Lots of fun.
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