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Drums -> Space
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Billy and Mickey play together like they were a big octopus on this one. 'The Wheel' comes rolling nicely out of 'Space'. Altogether, a G-rated D>P.
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Playin' In The Band
Aug. 7, 1982
Alpine Valley Music Theatre

An '82 vintage Playin' sandwich that finds the boys playin' in fine form. DP 32.
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Morning Dew
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Jerry really belts this one out. All of the attention to detail that you'd expect in a version from this era plus a good bridge solo.
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Playin' In The Band
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

An enjoyable listen, but most notable, I'd say, for an excellent little peak that rises up like a volcano towards the end of the jam.
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They Love Each Other
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

A good, light and airy version that shows quite well what this song was up to near the end of its first year in the rotation.

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 3, 1981
Cleveland Music Hall

Sure, some of those 'Feelin' Groovy' jams in the segues of '73-'74 are good, but most are a momentum/buzz kill, if not just downright cheesy and lame. I know plenty of folks hold the 'Feelin Groovy' jam in high regard--and there are certainly some that I like, whether it be certain '69/'70 Dark Stars (although the 'Tighten Up' is superior, right?) or '73/'74 CCS>IKYRs (like 6/16/74, but even then...). Still, though, I love most of these CCS>IKYRs despite the 'FG' jam, as it more often than not seems to clip a hot Jerry solo without enough musical payoff. In short: blasphemy! There are discussions of this elsewhere out there in Barlow's cyberspace, so please, let's discuss... Anyway, this version: imagine that 'FG' jam getting in the way of Jerry's laidback, fireside-like but somehow on-the-edge-of-your-seat and still all the while ear-to-ear-grinnin' transition solo? Me? I'd rather accidentally eat a strip of some shitty, speedy 'cid. Regardless, this needs some votes! Oh yeah, I sure as hell ain't hatin' with any of this, just trying to add the wrinkle of my perspective. If you disagree, spread the love for the 'FG'!!! (But...that Alpine Valley version from '82? Now that hint of the 'FG' just about brings a tear to my eye! What a deep band!)
Samson and Delilah
March 3, 1981
Cleveland Music Hall

Heard it on the Tapers's Section, too. Jerry is like a Fury trapped in a bottle playing in those changes!
Playin' In The Band
July 1, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Not even my mom would care, but this is one of my top three versions of '73-- easy.
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Big D was off on the pre-birth part of her maternity leave. I love Bob's ferocious strumming on the big 'Let it Grow' jam. I wonder if the vault's SBD version also suffers from a cut...
Cumberland Blues
July 29, 1974
Capitol Center

Welcome aboard! I'll have to go check this version out again. '74 was definitely a good year for Cumbies.