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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

Looks Like Rain
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

This one just glides along beautifully. Everyone is in full control of their space.
Candyman
Oct. 8, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

This one has the spirit of a great version but ultimately fails to deliver. At the outset, they sound primed to knock this one out of the park. That's not what happens though --- great onstage energy and sound can't eclipse the multiple flubs.
Morning Dew
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Bob and Phil are actually the heroes on this one.
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Much stronger than the versions from the Spring.
Loose Lucy
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

I've long felt that this song was sort of beneath the band, but this version is something else. The performance of the song itself is sharp, but the jam section is particularly satisfying. Groovy, patient and just plain fun.
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