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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.
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Loser
May 6, 1980
Rec Hall, Penn State U

Gem buried waaay down the list - Jer delivers a solo that feels like he just barely pulls a rabbit out of the hat ... works for me.
Tennessee Jed
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Yasssss - sweet and tangy.
Candyman
Feb. 24, 1974
Winterland Arena

Deliberate molasses baked treat...no hurry delivery with the seats tilted waay back, shades on, rolling along at 7mph. yes it 's that good.
Foolish Heart
July 19, 1989
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Looks like I had already voted for this without comment. Just heard on Sirius and it kills...great dialed-in band mind meld.
Drums
April 15, 1970
Winterland Arena

About as close as I have ever heard the gang play Soul Sacrifice. Cool.
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