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Grateful Novice

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Submissions

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Passenger
Nov. 6, 1977
Broome County Arena

I usually don't care about this song, but this is a superior take. Highlights are the ripping solo and agreeable vocals throughout.
10
Candyman
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

The reason we all love 1970 and the two set acoustic/electric format. Don't miss the NRPS set from this night either!
5
Let Me In
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Rare, gut-wrenching ballad.
5
Dire Wolf
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Opening of a very famous show. It's like you're in the balcony with the AUD.
6
Me and My Uncle
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

The link between the stellar NFA>Wind and famous following sequence.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

This China Cat should be listed separately, it's that good. Also have to disagree pretty vehemently about 6/18. Obviously biased, and I'll give them both an honest re-listen again, but this show has lots of slower moments, and not nearly the peaks that 6/18 has, imho.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

This China Cat should be listed separately, it's that good. Also have to disagree pretty vehemently about 6/18. Obviously biased, and I'll give them both an honest re-listen again, but this show has lots of slower moments, and not nearly the peaks that 6/18 has, imho.
Jack Straw
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

(see especially "Bertha" (despite the devastating bass cut), "Scarlet," "Roses." There's a reason parts of this show were released officially.
Scarlet Begonias
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

hell yeah! bummed I had to come all the way down here to find it!!
Eyes Of The World
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

If the transition into this doesn't get you out of your seat and moving, you might be in trouble.
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