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Space
April 29, 1984
Nassau Coliseum

Unusual, long Space for the era. Fans of Feedback will enjoy this one.
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Drums -> Space
Feb. 17, 1982
Warfield Theater

Carnival of sounds and textures. Wild stuff.
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U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace

Pummeling version with Phil cranked UP in the mix.
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Row Jimmy
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

The whole band creates a seamless, burbling groove. (Listen for Phil pushing through the small spaces Bobby leaves.) Mesmerizing.
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The Race Is On
Oct. 29, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

The short, country-style numbers sound so good in this set. There's a lot of good music in this show even before the big jams arrive.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Fascinating sense of deconstruction in the jam. All fire in the beginning, it then dissipates into a series of quieter musings before kicking into the reprise.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

There’s some really cool stuff in the transition jam, the last moments of which Jerry seeks to draw out for longer than usual before alighting on Rider. Great headlight verse and Rider climax, too.
Bird Song
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

The whole band really digs in from the word “go.” No apparent easing in. No wonder the BAM is like a thunder crack.
El Paso
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

This one sparkles. Not as wild, or veering on chaotic, as some from ’73-’74. The first set steadily builds momentum as it goes, and it’s noticeable here.
They Love Each Other
Sept. 21, 1991
Boston Garden

Bruce simply dropkicks every single solo and fill in this set. It’s badass.
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