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Good Lovin'
Feb. 27, 1977
Robertson Gym, UC Santa Barbara

To my ears, Bob's best overall performance here, and the whole band really seems to be feeding off the same special energy
5
Loser
Feb. 27, 1977
Robertson Gym, UC Santa Barbara

Quite possibly vastly underrated...Keith's work is magnificent, and he is obviously feeling it from the start in this show
22
Samson and Delilah
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

Brent is a madman!
6
Terrapin Station
June 4, 1977
The Forum

Based on set list alone, the jam portion stands out...this Terrapin kicks it off very powerfully
53
Candyman
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center

Superb execution by all. This show really rocks! (of course...it's May '77
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Comments

Row Jimmy
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

I think I mixed up the dates. 8/6/74 and 8/4/76 are both beyond epic, but I think my description on 8/6 version is more apt for THIS version. So laid back, yet non-stop hard-hitting exhilaration. Only the Dead...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Wavy GraVy of course is what I meant
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Worthy. Slow, sinister grooving' intro, Phil means business. This show might be the filthiest funkiest grungiest groovinest show from top-to-bottom the boys (and girl) ever did
Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Truly fun. I tried explaining the irony of the Stayin' Alive tease to my Russian roommate, to no avail. The teases throughout really are spectacularly fun. No better word. This show is pretty unbelievable, by the way. A romp, indeed.
Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Fair enough: My opinion is this: Jack Straw is a classic song and there are many beautiful shades to the song throughout the years, and as such there are many incredible versions to dig. Much love back. "We can share it..."
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