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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.
20
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.
6
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.
11
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.
24
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

Scarlet Begonias
Oct. 3, 1976
Cobo Arena

Just heard this for the first time and I want to go back for more! Out of curiosity, how is the sound on the official release?
One More Saturday Night
April 21, 1972
Beat Club

Liked this one as soon as I saw it, Phil just crushes it at the end.
Dark Star
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Never sounds the same twice.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

Love that little jam of 'The Wheel' in this one.
Feel Like A Stranger
Oct. 5, 1984
Charlotte Coliseum

I could easily see this being up there in the double-digits with the voting. The jam goes into fast Playin'-type territory.