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bennybenhead

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Submissions

1
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 15, 1973
Providence Civic Center

Great version out of a nice Bird Song that suffers due to only an audience recording existing. Still definitely worth the listen though
3
Far From Me
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

Sweet version from a monster first set
3
New Minglewood Blues
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Phil heavy in the mix
3
Box of Rain
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Watkins Glen version, nice Phil vocals
3
Truckin'
July 23, 1990
World Music Theatre

High energy Truckin with a brief instrumental Nobody's Fault jam that segues perfectly into Smokestack to end set 1

Comments

Deal
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

And possibly my favorite ‘73 Deal? Wow this one just really rocks, go check it out
Box of Rain
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Phil vocals as good as ever!!!! And please put some respect on my man, Keith mother-friggin Godcheaux
One More Saturday Night
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

And on a Sunday night!
Dark Star
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

My first few listens after buying the boxed set I was in love with the first half but not the latter half, upon relistening on its 48th anniversary I’ve come to the conclusion this is the most jazzy Dark Star I’ve ever heard. Second half is just as epic as the first! And what a segue into Eyes
Looks Like Rain
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Bobby belts this one out. Awesome, emotional rendition