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Ship of Fools
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Glorious harmonies, tight ensemble playing, and warm, emotive vocals from Jerry. Great version.
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Good Lovin'
Feb. 3, 1978
Dane County Coliseum

Kicks off one of the great 2nd sets of all time - surprised it isn't here. Donna and Jerry belting out the backing vocals is special.
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Space
Nov. 8, 1969
Fillmore West

FEEDBACK - not Space proper, but the only place for this symphony of noise closing out one of the best 2nd sets of all time.
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The Other One
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

Am I taking crazy pills, but it's not here yet? It's mostly jam, only the first verse, and wildly emotional - could have been the last one ever, too.
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Looks Like Rain
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Don't miss this treat by selecting only the famous May shows! Bobby/Donna are in rare perfection here. Perfect harmonies and sweet vox.

Comments

New Minglewood Blues
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Agreed on both points, even if the macho swagger can seem a bit hackneyed at times. Jerry gives this one a barbed-wire whipping party.
Sugaree
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Toggles between a sweet-and-mellow swing and a fireworks factory just ready to blow. Jerry's solo before the 'pouring rain' verse generates so much heat and rises right up to the edge, then pulls back and whispers gently right into your ear. Then they do it again.... A great ride.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 27, 1977
Capitol Theatre

Thanks Darkstar67! Heads have been finding new ways to keep listening for nearly sixty years!! It's great to grok another (plus the Archive's back, so bonus.)
Stella Blue
April 26, 1977
Capitol Theater

Maybe the slowest version of the year, if not ever. Jerry's vox and solo after 'rusty strings' is passionate enough, but I can't vote for this one: Either I'm faded out or it just drags a bit too much for my taste. Didn't they get the memo that it was '76 that was supposed to be slow and '77 a bit more... uh... 'perky'?
Next Time You See Me
April 18, 1971
Lusk Field House - State University Of New York

Pigpen threatens violence: "Mr. Electrician man, if you mess with the lights we're goina hog-tie you and throw your ass out of this place." Seems like maybe the college staff was uptight about kids enjoying the show.... Go Pig!