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Ship of Fools
Sept. 21, 1974
Palais Des Sports

1974 and Ship of Fools go together like peanut butter and jelly. Full of emotion. They're really giving their all in this.
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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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Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Oozing with energy. The songs I normally don’t like are really getting me this show. Masterful passionate playing that takes you to another realm.
Big River
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

A master of all 4 of the natural elements, Jerry uses Fire to his advantage on this one. Catch him if you can, the only way you’ll be able to follow him is the trail blazing he leaves behind. Great interplay between Jerry and Keith. Like Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner, incredible version.
El Paso
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Gas. Keith deserves a medal for his performance this show. Watch out for Billy galloping his way through this. Really stunning version.
Scarlet Begonias
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Jerry had his reverb dialed in here. Possibly the most underrated show of 74. Absolutely incredible rendition that’s right up there with the best of the early versions.
Deal
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Keith is feeling very confident this show and it truly makes all the difference. Listen for the subtle interplay between him and the rest of the band on this and how it influences the song in a lot of uniquely cool ways.
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