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Space
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Feedback( but where else to put it?) Almost tuneful,very focused. A great show.
25
The Other One
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Even though it cuts out after 16mins, a really fine 1972 TOO. Worth 16 minutes of anyones time.
2
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 15, 1973
Providence Civic Center

Although only part of set 2 seems to exist, great show. Clean,good energy,starting to get that fall 73 jazziness.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Keith,Keith ,Keith. A blown count-20?? a laugh, 5 beats and we're off. Give it a whirl. a hidden gem of a show
3
Ship of Fools
June 22, 1976
Tower Theatre

I mostly don't rat SOFs from any year other than 74,but this one is still as good as they get post break.
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Comments

Deal
March 28, 1981
Grugahalle

I confess that I'm not usually a fan of much from the 80's-even GD.However, DEAL is an exception. Yes I love the 70's versions, but as a reviewer elsewhere says, they are [often] safe and staid. I agree. I get frustrated and think of how Jerry could have ripped it up as he did from the 76 tour->. Barton Hall is good but far from the best. Go to You tube and see this show. Jerry let's rip on this. Yowzer!
High Time
June 28, 1976
Auditorium Theatre

Really strong vocals from Jerry and a little fancy harmonizing on the side from Donna-lovely guitar work-hmmm,pleasant
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

An absolute top 10 show from start to finish. One of Dick's great picks!
Ship of Fools
June 26, 1974
Providence Civic Center

The next gig at Boston is even better!
Ship of Fools
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Yup,I think that this one takes it too. For me the only really great S.O.F's are from 1974 when Keith gets that old time'y gospel flavour going and Jerry voice is still sweet and he nails the words,and even Bob and Donna's soulful Woah- woah's are just exactly perfect!
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