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Beat it on Down The Line
June 28, 1974
Boston Garden

Not just high-energy but a little manic and dangerous. Listen for some sneaky fills by Keith.
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Uncle John's Band
July 10, 1990
Carter-Finley Stadium

Some very impressive jamming in this Playin' > Uncle John's > Playin' from Brent's last month on the road.
5
He's Gone
Oct. 21, 1973
Omaha Civic Auditorium

Soulful outro in perfect five-part counterpoint.
4
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

Wild, anarchic jam before the transition the transition back to NFA, replete with Jerry harmonics and Phil bombs.
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One More Saturday Night
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Jittery rocker blazing with creative energy. So much damn fun!
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Comments

Sugaree
March 18, 1977
Winterland Arena

Shockingly different from the April – June versions I’ve heard. Moves through dramatically varied dynamics and textures, at times irreverent and at others almost disquieting. You need to hear this.
Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 9, 1974
Alexandra Palace

A complete, fully formed version. By September, they had every part of the song and jam down pat. I’m surprised this bright, bubbling groove machine doesn’t have more votes, given the official release and all.
Stella Blue
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Jerry really strikes the last low E. A well-played version that renders an early vocal gaffe entirely forgivable.
Uncle John's Band
June 30, 1974
Civic Center

Love the slick transition out of deep space.
Brown Eyed Women
Nov. 29, 1979
Cleveland Public Hall

Way good! This song was on fire in the late '70s.
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