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Wharf Rat
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Gorgeous, well-paced high energy version. Playin'>Wharf>Truckin'>NFBM (theme only)>Playin' reprise
18
Playin' In The Band
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

You'll hear voices and see faces in this abstract assault which showcases exceptional group interplay. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 21, 1974
Hollywood Bowl

Warning: May cause goosebumps. Bertrando's AUD is VG+.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

I always thought that Summer '74 was the best period for this tune but this version is sick.
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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 6, 1984
Aladdin Theater

If you want to hear something sweet from 1984, check this out!!!
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Comments

He's Gone
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Well sung, beautiful buttery bass, and Keith manages to fill in the holes with exquisite understatement.
Mexicali Blues
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

This is where things start to sparkle around the edges.
Big River
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Had always meant to comment on this one because of the transition out of Eyes. Gave it another listen recently and, amongst other merits, was struck by Keith doing this real nifty Vince Guaraldi-sounding stuff on his solo.
Dark Star
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Excellent intro portion. Post-verse is gongs and feedback. Listen to the crowd shushing each other--it's practically like a Keith Jarrett concert. Next comes a 'Main Ten Jam' (which would later get incorporated into PITB) and then a nice little jam before going into a hot 'Dancin'. This only circulates as an AUD and, as such, it very well could be one of the top ten most essential AUDs to have.
Morning Dew
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Add this to the list of essential Dews.
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