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Not Fade Away
April 7, 1971
Boston Music Hall

The jam before is listed as a controlled mind-altering substance in 92 countries, but its cut on the archive is the cruelest thing I know.
3
Casey Jones
April 7, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Intense, driving energy. Phil belts out the chorus like his life depends on it.
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 7, 1971
Boston Music Hall

CCS is supremely tight, with a bit of that '69 magic sound to it, and IKYR rocks. Followed by a Stephen, so maybe some nostalgia? Sounds great.
2
Hard to Handle
April 4, 1971
Manhattan Center

Great 'Bobby segment', as his solo has come to be known. Whole show overshadowed by the outrageous monster the next day, but still great fun.
3
Sugar Magnolia
March 24, 1971
Winterland Arena

Actually one god-dammned hard rockin' blast-off: Uptempo and hardcore.

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.