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3
Next Time You See Me
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Excellent harmonica solo from Pig.
8
New Minglewood Blues
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Keith and Bobby absolutely crush it, setting up a white hot solo from Jerry to kick off a brilliant show.
6
The Music Never Stopped
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Swirling, cohesive and inspired. It may not hit the rousing peaks of 78, but it's damn fine.
3
The Wheel
June 15, 1976
Beacon Theatre

Ecstatic and confident with a sweet transition into Sugar Mags.
6
Mexicali Blues
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

This one takes a sharp left turn into some weird tones and aggressive soloing from Keith and Jerry.
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Comments

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 11, 1978
Springfield Civic Center Arena

Phil's punchy ascending lines in Supplication slay me.
Let It Grow
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Bob does blow a transition, but Jerry brings enough inspired shredding to make up for it.
They Love Each Other
May 10, 1978
Veterans' Memorial Coliseum

Thick, gooey jam section. Doesn't sound like too many other versions. It's not the best, but it is unique.
China Doll
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

This reading has an angrier tone than most that makes it worth seeking out despite some really sloppy changes after the first big solo.
The Music Never Stopped
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

One of the best uses of MIDI I've ever heard from the boys. The horn effects make the jam portion soar.
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