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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

Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1985
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center

2nd set Off the chain ruthless jamming...
Touch of Grey
Aug. 16, 1987
Town Park

Already voted for this hahah and here's the video. I lived in CO during these years and this sure does bring back some great memories. Jerry's comment during a beatup Brokedown is worth the view. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TVqMMeq74c
Let It Grow
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Killer, I personally dig the horns even with the freakout - this one is a keeper and the levels are better than a lot of other shows .
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Listening to this I thought wow this one's super noodley....find it on the list and there the poster states the same. Yes it is Sir!!! And oh me oh myo there's a Feelin Groovey jam thrown in for good measure. YESSSSSS!
Smokestack Lightnin'
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Stop. Look No Further. You found the best Smokestack.