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Big River
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Like the breaking of a dam, this just flows at a truly ferocious pace. Jerry is relentless in his playing, the second solo will knock your socks off.
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It Must Have Been The Roses
May 12, 1974
University of Nevada

Any '74 version of this tune is a treat. Incredibly lovely with great Keith lines. Billy sways.
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Jack Straw
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Definitive for its time. The soundcheck gave us a preview, here's the full thing. Solid version.
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Mexicali Blues
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Just a damn near perfect performance. Shocked not to see this one submitted. One of MANY highlights from this show.
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The Eleven
June 21, 1969
Fillmore East

Stupidly heavy, shades of early heavy metal on this one. Incredible controlled chaos that explores so much. A very tight version.
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Dark Star
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Stunningly epic, that second jams will have me coming back again, and again, and again, and…you get the picture. Super cool meltdown with a very early tiger jam. Seriously the jam after is some heady stuff. Jerry chugs and slashes his guitar signaling the transition into another space which is primal and ferocious in nature. Cool witchy moments too. Love this Dark Star and this show.
Samson and Delilah
Dec. 11, 1979
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall

Takes you right to church. Brent is preaching to the almighty, and his contributions are incredible and add some new layers to this ever changing music. Especially from 79-81 there was a ferocity in his playing that was so unique. His organ work is unbeaten. Great version.
Shakedown Street
Dec. 11, 1979
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall

Crazy that this version is only now in the double digits. This is up there with the best of the best. Genuinely electrifying that shoots down your nervous system and gets in your bloodstream. Brent is really finding his footing and you can hear how his contributions really shape the bands new sound at this time. Also Phil, the master of earth, out here causing tectonic shifts on this one.
Franklin's Tower
Nov. 20, 1978
Cleveland Music Hall

The Devil’s in the details. Listen for yourself and get caught under its spell. Pure magic. a dance with the stars. I love how well I can hear Bobby on this and that his contributions are creative and inventive.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 20, 1978
Cleveland Music Hall

Audio is a little crazy but if you’re able to get past that, this would be the definition of Diamond in the rough. A stunning Rio Grande section to transition into a spiritual Franklins. This is awesome and beautifully played. The band was on fire that night.
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