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Bird Song
Oct. 22, 1983
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

So why this song? The journey? Well it's right here in spades. Aces!
14
Shakedown Street
Oct. 22, 1983
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Phildown St. opener in the ginormo dome at Syrabuse. Phil makes this one groovy.
10
China Doll
March 22, 1973
Utica Memorial Auditorium

Gold Here. SUBLIME - this is where all the soft touches come together. Bob is especially deft with the underlying patterns. Phil is perfect.
4
Johnny B. Goode
Feb. 21, 1973
Assembly Hall, University Of Illinois

Uptempo and ballsy version here.
18
China Doll
Feb. 19, 1973
International Amphitheatre

I'm a sucker for China Dolls - this one has Jerry delivering very dreamy vocals on this one.

Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 21, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Thanks - I played this on my show this morning and think it is superfine. Comparing to Spring 71 it's just wild to hear the difference (and great change with Keith who was wide awake to me on this take) - even tho I love the raw crunchy cranky CRS's.
Dark Star
April 28, 1971
Fillmore East

Maxell memories - top five chunk of playing DS>Stephen>NFA>GDRFTB>NFA - keeps the cold away!
Hard to Handle
April 26, 1971
Fillmore East

Have always loved this one for the sustained groove they achieve - straight up musicianship over showmanship here. Not calling it the best but surely deserves a listen.
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 21, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

I would vote for this one again if I could - close to perfect with everyone throwing in sweet touches.
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 14, 1971
Texas Christian University

Hell yes - especially wedged in the middle of a TOO > after the show more than a few heads must've wondered if they'd actually played this. HA