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St. Stephen
Feb. 4, 1970
Family Dog at the Great Highway

Very cool NFA sandwich. It works well this way.
4
Dire Wolf
Feb. 1, 1970
The Warehouse

Starts with the chorus instead of the verse and a funny banter intro. Sweet version.
5
Katie Mae
Jan. 31, 1970
The Warehouse

As deep and simple a beautiful blues as they ever did. Pig's got the spirit of the Delta here alright. What a treat.
6
I've Been All Around This World
Jan. 31, 1970
The Warehouse

Simply gorgeous.
5
Little Sadie
Jan. 31, 1970
The Warehouse

Upvote for all Little Sadies, of course, but this one is special. Subtle, understated, and delicate: Jerry is barely whispering the lyrics. Beautiful.
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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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