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One More Saturday Night
Oct. 1, 1976
Market Square Arena

Off the hook, plain and simple...Great end to a sick nasty second set
12
Dancin' in the Streets
Oct. 1, 1976
Market Square Arena

Ridiculous
15
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
May 4, 1977
The Palladium

Thunderous...one of my favorite recordings because it gives the feeling of being there.
92
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

Jerry is gonna steal your wife, and this version will steal your face. AMAZING video to be found on YouTube
5
Black Throated Wind
Aug. 4, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Center

As of this moment my favorite version. Many great versions in '72-'74...time to start digging...funny Phil banter after as well

Comments

Black Throated Wind
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Indeed. I've always noticed that line but never thought anything of it...just another reason why that show is soooo great...even the oddities are divine
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 28, 1969
International Speedway

That is an interesting way to put it...I guess I'll have to listen to see what you mean...for me, the raw nature and the passion of the performance is what is top-notch, as well as everybody else besides the organ...early is good in my book
Eyes Of The World
Aug. 6, 1974
Roosevelt Stadium

The only reason I can figure I haven't commented is because no words I can come up with seem adequate here
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Right on, dude. That's why we love em right?
Dancin' in the Streets
May 6, 1970
Kresge Plaza - MIT

Very emotional performance, too, with Kent state and all that fun stuff 2 days before...the boys played this impromptu set on a cold day for MIT protestors