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Uncle John's Band
April 16, 1983
Meadowlands Arena

Strong, speedy attack from JG with the band nice n'tight with him.
6
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 16, 1983
Meadowlands Arena

These both pop with some strong east coast energy. Source:CM
4
Jack Straw
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena

Super, clean sweet lines on this one due to the tunes tempo and Jerry's tone
3
Turn On Your Love Light
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Pig layin his rap on the midwest college crowd ha - pure '71 style here -the end duet of howls with Bobby is awesome.
4
Hard to Handle
March 20, 1971
University of Iowa

Hot and sweaty sounding mix with a bit of a slow burn from Jerry - not crazy with the macho but cool.

Comments

New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Defo has the macho required for the big versions. Bob in huge emotive form and Jer matches him with fills that are big on the swagger and twangy jags. Got some weirdo buzzering on Keith's new keys or moog or something - this makes it different and cool check it out- hi energy and experimentation all mixed up right here. Check 8/13/79 for a FUNKIFIED jam that'll knock you out.
Sugar Magnolia
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

Fully agree this one is super.
Box of Rain
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

love this one.
Let It Grow
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

^^^ what they said - checkit and vote up.
Bertha
May 5, 1978
Thompson Arena - Dartmouth College

Grendel - I was wrong I hadn't heard this show before or the Bertha.. Out of the gate they crush it with the Might As Well / Jack Straw punch counter punch yowzer. Like the Dire Wolf ALOT Not crazy about the Bertha gotta listen to it some more - but the Eyes is top notch action - the kickoff intro is right up my alley and Jer just seems to be clearly thinking his jams all the way through this one... gonna hit repeat.