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Playin' In The Band
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

At risk of putting all '71 up here. Tell me to stop if too much! I just love the twangy country versions, knowing the evolution in store for it.
12
Wharf Rat
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Extremely powerful. Strong vocals, massive sound, tremendous jam, great mix. Coming off 30 minutes of TOO like a parachute from the ionosphere.
3
Bird Song
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Intricate zigzagging solo work from Jerry, tight ensemble playing. Doesn't ever "soar" like some of them, but more exploratory and compelling.
3
Casey Jones
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

They announce the set-break, then decide to blow out the tubes on this one, capping one of the best 1st sets of 1971.
4
Loser
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Snarling guitar solo and great organ sound in an excellently mixed (Bobby audible always a plus) SBD. The whole first set is sweet heady goodness.

Comments

Here Comes Sunshine
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Jerry's never sounded so crisp. He slashes through it like a sunlight machete.
Here Comes Sunshine
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Possible the tightest outro of all of them. Can I vote for this twice? Shieeeeeet, it just rocks.
Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This hits me deep in the brain. This is the sound of infinity, goodness in the cosmos, light triumphant, ecstasy. If streaming, don't bother with any copy other than Charlie Miller's.
Me and My Uncle
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Whole show kicks ass.
Bertha
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

1st version ever and its a Big Bang. All the Bertha openers throughout the years come out of this one.