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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
June 29, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Obviously not as epic as any of the '77 behemoths, but pretty damn sweet for an early version
5
Tennessee Jed
March 23, 1974
Cow Palace

Very nice and a little funky. Builds to an excellent end jam.
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Candyman
Oct. 12, 1981
Olympia Halle

Not much of a Candyman guy, but this version is great
1
Wharf Rat
Oct. 10, 1981
Stadt Halle

Crisp and powerful, coming out of a hot Other One
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Bird Song
July 7, 1981
Kansas City Municipal Auditorium Arena

Some great playing here, shorter and more straightforward, enjoyable overall ha

Comments

Terrapin Station
May 11, 1980
Cumberland County Civic Center

A red-hot rock n’ roll Terrapin executed with precision and passion. This is a bombastic masterpiece and the best version I’ve come across in ages. As always, listen to the matrix recording and crank it up! The boys were on fire this night.
Black Peter
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

It’s already such a great Black Peter but then you get this crazy, unique jazzy jam at the end. Unlike any other version.
The Eleven
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

There’s a gentle build to the actual Eleven jam that is just...gorgeous. Emotive and unique, and the Eleven part is fiery stuff
Estimated Prophet
Dec. 26, 1981
Oakland Auditorium

Following an equally astounding Scarlet>Fire, this Estimated really brings the goods. Faster than your average version, not a missed note, and some godlike interplay between the boys. Don’t miss this one.
Drums -> Space
Jan. 11, 1978
Shrine Auditorium

A short drums segment with Phil that leads into an extended jazzy full band jam before St. Stephen. Unique and beautiful.