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7
The Other One
Oct. 13, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Whew!
7
Shakedown Street
April 22, 1979
Spartan Stadium - San Jose State University

Brent's first show. Encore. PHIL!...'nuff said
54
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Jerry haunts with voice and guitar...you feel his pain
27
Shakedown Street
Nov. 29, 1980
Alligator Alley Gym, University of Florida

Firin' on all cylinders
9
Why Don't We Do It In The Road
July 15, 1984
Greek Theatre - University of California

Almost too funky and intense...Why don't we?

Comments

Row Jimmy
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

I think I mixed up the dates. 8/6/74 and 8/4/76 are both beyond epic, but I think my description on 8/6 version is more apt for THIS version. So laid back, yet non-stop hard-hitting exhilaration. Only the Dead...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 9, 1973
Roscoe Maples Pavilion - Stanford University

Wavy GraVy of course is what I meant
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
Aug. 4, 1976
Roosevelt Stadium

Worthy. Slow, sinister grooving' intro, Phil means business. This show might be the filthiest funkiest grungiest groovinest show from top-to-bottom the boys (and girl) ever did
Me and My Uncle
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

Truly fun. I tried explaining the irony of the Stayin' Alive tease to my Russian roommate, to no avail. The teases throughout really are spectacularly fun. No better word. This show is pretty unbelievable, by the way. A romp, indeed.
Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Fair enough: My opinion is this: Jack Straw is a classic song and there are many beautiful shades to the song throughout the years, and as such there are many incredible versions to dig. Much love back. "We can share it..."