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Jack Straw
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Wow - this show is ON!
7
Row Jimmy
May 20, 1973
U.C.

Fresh, early version at an outstanding concert
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Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

And the mix goes to Phil!
3
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

They all shine
5
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 1, 1978
Uptown Theatre

Rides to glory under the radar of the “picks” on this list!
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Dark Star
Nov. 5, 1970
Capitol Theater

Delivers the welcomed drippy, psychedelic ice-cream cone to the head. Integral member of the whole 1970 family joyride of Dark Stars… featuring the shit-eating grin of 6/24 at the wheel.
Bird Song
Dec. 31, 1987
Oakland Coliseum Arena

Had to go way down to find this one lurking here. 87 is really strong. Top-form for these musicians right here. Brings the listener right in. Shall we go… and jump off the platform? A quick side-step here, an escalation there, more musical chips tossed into the middle by each and for all. Consumption. Ascension. And more. Ah yes, this is why we came. Push this higher and higher. No rush. But it all happens so fast. Super-engagement. …Don’t cry now… but it’s that good.
New Minglewood Blues
Oct. 29, 1977
Evans Field House, Northern Illinois University

Major moogage
Cold Rain and Snow
Nov. 27, 1991
Nassau Coliseum

You mean 3/27/91? Agree.
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Sept. 12, 1987
Capital Centre

Phil tackling this really blew open the musical dimensions they explored, here combining his unique intonations with Dylan's writing -- it comes off as comical, in the best sense of serious and fun entertainment.
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