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6
Beat it on Down The Line
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

this is a perfectly fine version, but this is about finding other songs from this concert that are registered but not showing.
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Black Peter
Feb. 4, 1979
Dane County Coliseum

Kinda' surprised this hasn't been listed. It's a worthy version.

Comments

Drums -> Space
Aug. 8, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Interesting sounds with a gentle intro building strongly into the space that starts the process over again. Very trippy. Best with headphones.
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
March 29, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

Much of this is pretty standard for the time. However, the fun intensity of the final jam is exciting, with the interplay of Jerry and Bill being a moment of bliss.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

This doesn't need another comment but it deserves it. I like Cornell but as a whole this piece beats 5/8/77. This is simply a beautiful piece of work. The interlude on Scarlett is the finest. Touching guitar work by Jerry. The transition between songs is long and spacey. I can never stay focused through the whole thing. My mind always drifts to parts unknown. I can't help it. Fire is strong and long. Not as powerful and relentless as the finish on Cornell, but prettier and the interplay is much stronger. But persistent too. It always feels like an orchestral composition more than an in your face, take no prisoners bombardment. I'm impressed and worn out after Cornell, but I'm satisfied, awe filled and delighted after Cedar Falls. The word beautiful applies to this version, which is not true with Cornell. This is bliss.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Feb. 4, 1979
Dane County Coliseum

This is a nice version. The build up to Franklin's Tower isn't long but it's tasty and sweet. Tough to find good recordings but they are better than what I had in the 80's.
High Time
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

few miscues with a sweet and poignant interlude that gets me every time. The band follows Jerry's lead perfectly.