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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
July 31, 1974
Dillon Stadium

A scorcher, love the energy on this one, really swingin'!
13
One More Saturday Night
April 21, 1972
Beat Club

So, so tight! Holy shit! Spontanius combustion in the later half of this, my god. The video only makes it better!
3
Turn On Your Love Light
Nov. 15, 1969
Lanai Theater

Downright TRIBAL! If this had better sound quality it would be considered one of the best of '69. Helluva ride, clocking in at 42 minutes. Spin it!
2
Good Lovin'
Nov. 15, 1969
Lanai Theater

Embryonic Good Lovin', but fascinating thinking of how Good Lovin' transformed over the next two years.
4
Easy Wind
Nov. 15, 1969
Lanai Theater

Sweet, sweet Pig. So laid back, this Easy Wind is sleazy as should be.

Comments

Dancin' in the Streets
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Phil is off the hook, found this today. This is the shit! EDIT: Has Phil ever been this prevalent in a Dancin'? Listened to this constantly the last few days.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
July 13, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

I love these '76 pearls. Mellow and thoughtful, thank you.
Good Lovin'
Sept. 29, 1969
Cafe au Go-Go

(I'm going to issue a PSA here, the Seven is probably the most explosive jam of the 60s, maybe ever, it's THAT good)
Viola Lee Blues
April 26, 1969
The Electric Theatre

I wouldn't call it a Caution jam, as Phil often quoted the Caution bass riff to speed things up. LIA's blog talks more about this! (11/10/67, 2/2/68, the Monterey version etc.) The amazing highlight of this (sort of) sloppy version is the "Seven" quotes from the middle onwards, and especially at about 12:30 on the 'Fallout' version. The way Phil and Garcia lock into the riff, and then Bobby, Mickey and Bill jump on it is outstanding. They play this weird mix of Viola, Caution and the "Seven" from the middle to the fiery finish which i just can't get enough of. Not the best Viola, but certainly one of the most interesting. Imagine if they went into the Seven properly! It would probably out-do the 9/29/69 GoGo version by a mile (And in much better quality!) NB: Garcias slashing intro chord will permanently fry your frontal lobe.
It's A Man's World
June 5, 1970
Fillmore West

This grooves hard - like a dancing snake. Yes.