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16
The Eleven
Feb. 14, 1968
Carousel Ballroom

5
Victim Or The Crime
Oct. 28, 1990
Zenith

Talk about Phil Bombs! He is allll over this one
13
Victim Or The Crime
April 1, 1990
The Omni

47
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Sept. 10, 1991
Madison Square Garden

Hot version w/Branford
3
Franklin's Tower
June 24, 1991
Sandstone Amphitheatre

PHHIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!! You want Phil? You got him!

Comments

Playin' In The Band
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I love the explosion at 16 minutes, the cacophony that it is. And I am curious after 9 minutes, is that Ned? Or is it Keith? There's an 'essay' on what's called the Grateful Dead Guide, and it states, "The nedbase site conclusively shows that it was Keith (who was unusually adventurous that day) - Ned wasn't there."- something to ponder. Regardless, it's a nice exploration. Not a fan of the high-pitched noise around 22 minutes, though.
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

I echo all the sentiment listed above, however the vocal flubs are jarring in an otherwise enjoyable version. Will have to compare to 6/18.
Scarlet Begonias
July 16, 1990
Rich Stadium

Mickey gives it force during the jam, and lift-off!
Turn On Your Love Light
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Should be higher, both for significance as well as delivery. Grate Pig rap.
Eyes Of The World
May 25, 1993
Cal Expo

Fantastic - Jerry brings his flute too! He offers up some good melody lines throughout his solos.