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Eyes Of The World
June 18, 1976
Capitol Theatre

There's a beautiful 16mm video of this on YouTube -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mf1dNTexCL4. Some absolutely beautiful runs by Jerry here
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Turn On Your Love Light
June 14, 1968
Fillmore East

Not the best sound quality, but the quality shines through. Deserves a listing. Jerry and Bill K. on top form
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Me and My Uncle
April 26, 1972
Jahrhunderthalle

This needs more votes. It's confident, solid, well-delivered, and bouncy as hell.
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Turn On Your Love Light
Nov. 7, 1969
Fillmore Auditorium

Dynamic. Not the best, perhaps, but a 25-minute version from DP16 that's definitely worth listing.
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Caution
Feb. 24, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

An absolute monster. From 'Dick's Picks Vol. 22'. The way Pigpen's vocals are recorded, weaving in and out of the rhythm tracks, is truly haunting.
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Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

I've never heard Bob let loose like he does here. Wonderful stuff - takes an already rousing song to heavenly levels. He screams like a tortured angel.
He's Gone
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

I also agree - this is the definitive version! "Not too fast and not too slow" (different song, but the lyric applies...). This version is the Goldilocks of 'He's Gone' - although I do admit the 1981 Nassau Coliseum tribute to Bobby Sands is rather stirring.
Dancin' in the Streets
May 2, 1970
Harpur College

It's impossible to overstate the power of the central jam; I broke down halfway through. Following the song, I literally had to leave the house for a breather. Rather appropriately (true story!), I went for a walk in the morning dew - the song that follows this one in the Harpur College show.
Loser
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

Dear lord, someone get me some ice. This shit BURNS.
Loser
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Great backing from Donna Jean; soulful vocals from Jerry; simpatico accompaniment by Keith; crescendo ending; and THAT GUITAR SOLO. Stinger.
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