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Jack Straw
April 1, 1993
Nassau Coliseum

Bolt upright opener (strong Hinko sbd)
2
Estimated Prophet
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Still youthful and svelte, each of these early Prophet jams carve into new spaces
7
Estimated Prophet
March 20, 1977
Winterland Arena

Filter attack on the bridge, contrasts well with the burst-into-flames version from the night before
1
Bird Song
Nov. 13, 1987
Long Beach Arena

Clean and exploratory, with active Brent, yet not as telepathic as others
1
Bertha
Nov. 13, 1987
Long Beach Arena

Quite enthusiastic/ recording is crip --- test me, test me... BOOM!
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Good Lovin'
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

Best one.
Estimated Prophet
March 19, 1977
Winterland Arena

Catches THAT wave... and then some air.
Promised Land
May 4, 1980
Baltimore Civic Center

Yee-up. Great period. Ditto on 5/8/79, e.g.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 26, 1973
Baltimore Civic Center

Also agree and will relisten to Nassau. And I associate Feb more with 72, as I think I wrote under the C>R on 2/15, which ranks high in my book.
Dark Star
April 22, 1969
The Ark

… and the profound musical outburst after the first verse @ 11min leaves an enduring impression on the grateful head
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