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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.
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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

Touch of Grey
April 10, 1983
West Virginia University Coliseum

Hey Greenie - shaggy is right - but endearing too. Check 4/14/84 it's spikey instead of shaggy and almost goes off the rails but doesn't - I love it.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 17, 1970
The Matrix

Correction on the date of a previous post (s) - 12/17 vs 12/23 - after a very unscientific study I swapped'em over to the 17th date. Highly urge anyone with a taste for '70 to check out this stellar short set of a crystal recording. I love this crunchy year.
Candyman
Dec. 17, 1970
The Matrix

If this were only heard - it would surely shoot up to top 10 status - outstanding with Jerry vocal reverb bonus.
Alligator
Nov. 11, 1967
Shrine Auditorium

Ridiculousness - Hear Jer finagle the Mtn jam in here - f'n unreal.
Dancin' in the Streets
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

Must be heard - totally Dark Star-esque per the above comment without the speed of other versions but totally sweet bends and phrasing. A real treat.