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Ragnaroar

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2
Don't Ease Me In
July 3, 1970
McMahon Stadium

Goodies. Festival Express fun!
3
Caution
March 12, 1966
Danish Center

Pigpen drives hard here, harmonica all the way. Early fireball, only giving us a glimpse of what Caution would turn into in only a year!
3
King Bee
March 12, 1966
Danish Center

Really bluesy, love the Guild Starfire sound Jer had here. Flows into a groovy early Caution.
17
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Jazz. Just plain jazz. Keith really shines together with Billy on this one, they carry you away in the nicest way. How the he** is this not listed?
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 9, 1972
Winterland Arena

Bill jazzes on throughout the transition, and the jam goes just a little bit furhter than before. Cool version with a laid back IKYR.

Comments

The Other One
Nov. 7, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

Unique and thrilling, and a highlight from an overlooked show!
Caution
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

I have to comment on this one again, Billy is absolutely relentless, and the rest of the guys can't afford to stay behind. The perfect example of what the lineup could come up with at the time, timeless performance.
Dark Star
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

When they reach the first verse they reach the top of the whole UJB > Wharf Rat > DS > Sugar Mag sandwich. The soulful, intricate playing that came with the UJB ending jam, lasted through the wharf rat and culminated in the theme rising up ever so majestic. Incredibly thoughful, intimate and inspiring playing. (UJB and Wharf Rat are candidates for nr 1 of all-time versions, and this DS is among the best of the tour.)
Bird Song
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

The pure AUD just fits perfectly here, no SBD patch or matrix needed, the AUD shows you the liquidity and formless beauty of this Bird Song. After i heard the first three minutes of this i already came to the conclusion that this "feels" better than Veneta, because they reach "that" place (i think everyone here knows what i mean,) and even though reaching that "place" is an individual thing, and may be reached differently from person to person and so on, this Bird Song reminded me what makes me love this band more than i ever realised i could even capable of, and that is feeling pure joy, excitement, anticipation, friendship and inclusion. Good night to you all from Norway, finding treasures like this makes life all the more valuable. Without a doubt my favourite Bird Song.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

One of the weakest China Cats of the year, with a lackluster transition. But the Rider is top 5 of the year, they make up for the China/transition tenfold!