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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.
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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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Comments

Black Muddy River
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

You beat me to it! This is one of my favorites - the right tempo - Jers husky vocal and guitar tone all add up to a soulful ode. This was a hinky weekend that was set up to launch into outer space and they never quite got there (although we did hahaha) ... there was a pond/lake behind the stage too that made this one fitting....
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

This is top notch always assumed it was way up the list and then saw your comment. I agree this combo cranked and I would guess that the NFA's that bookend this are high up on the list. Bobby's wailing in the reprise alone have to make it top 3 IMO.
Loser
July 7, 1989
JFK Stadium

Good call Jer shreds on this one....strong!
Feelin' Groovy Jam
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

Sorry out of China Cat...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 4, 1973
Cincinnati Gardens

How is this not higher?!? The feelin groovy jam is SUBLIME - respect everyone's personal preferences but really how are people missing this one?? Only 4 freakin stars - dang....I'd give that just for Bobby's backing vocals on IKYR! Sheesh!
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