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Playin' In The Band
Oct. 8, 1981
Forum Theater

The connective tissue between a legendary S>F and a very underrated '81 Terrapin, this is a mellow exploration that unfolds beautifully
1
Mama Tried
Oct. 15, 1977
Moody Coliseum - Southern Methodist University

Doesn't get more disco than this. The Dusborne matrix version is filthy, crunchy, and powerful. My personal fav for some time now. Play it loud!
5
Black Throated Wind
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

If the soundboard were cleaner, this would be a classic. The climax is absolutely stunning and seems to never end.
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Loser
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum

The mix isn't the best, but the performance is stellar. Definitely worth checking out.
1
Let It Grow
Oct. 14, 1980
Warfield Theater

Part of an unusual sequence between Tennessee Jed and The Wheel. A standard version for the era, elevated by focused playing and smooth transitions

Comments

Throwing Stones
June 25, 1983
St. Paul Civic Center

The final jam is absolutely smoking! Also has that crazy opening jam out of space, this is one of the best versions I’ve heard yet.
Drums -> Space
May 8, 1984
Silva Hall at the Hult Center

I agree, very prehistoric and tribal. awesome d>s
Let It Grow
Dec. 30, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is an adventure, beautiful stuff
Estimated Prophet
July 17, 1982
Ventura County Fairgrounds

The final part of the jam into drums is incredible! Blown away this hasn’t been listed yet
Not Fade Away
Oct. 6, 1977
Activity Center. Arizona State U

The high energy never lets up for a single second until they flawlessly go into the MLB jam, then drop back into the insanity. Completely savage version.