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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
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Clean, focused and performed with molten intensity.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 28, 1978
Golden Hall, Community Concourse

This Supplication is as good as it gets
Estimated Prophet
June 14, 1980
Spokane Coliseum

https://archive.org/details/gd1980-06-14.144772.fob.nak700.severson.miller.clugston.flac2496 After revisiting this several times, I can’t recommend it enough. Fantastic rendition
Looks Like Rain
May 9, 1981
Nassau Coliseum

Excellent!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 4, 1981
The Spectrum

Fantastic uptempo version, worth a listen
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