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1
Me and My Uncle
July 31, 1971
Yale Bowl, Yale University

Choice
1
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Smokey brew from the eye of ‘74
1
Not Fade Away
July 27, 1974
Civic Center

Somewhat 77esque in its dwelling-in-the-moment explorations
1
Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Also crushes...
2
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 4, 1980
Providence Civic Center

Clean and nimble first-set closer

Comments

Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

As this late summer day moves along it hints at the fleeting season and the impermanence we share. The solos are the soundtrack for these feelings, capturing both the passing of time and the extended celebration of the moment. If ever I return… who knows, but this version rows me out to that place, every time.
Not Fade Away
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Currently ranking high on the sleeper chart with only 4 votes.
Good Lovin'
April 26, 1971
Fillmore East

Was just minding my own business, listening to GD when I got mugged by this version!
Playin' In The Band
June 21, 1976
Tower Theater

6/19 perhaps, though not 23 mins. Fanfrickintastic! - as the description says.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

As this transition gets going, Phil tosses on the cordwood. As Jerry’s flames begin to emerge and reach upward, Keith’s sprinklings rise like sparks, while Billy’s rhythmic pulses seem to synchronize the whipping of the flames. And Bob, yeah, he’s like a bellows pumping oxygen into this thing the whole time. Brilliant bonfire. Step back and enjoy the heat.