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Big Boss Man
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

We need a Winterland version, don't we?
5
Cumberland Blues
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Jerry rips; classic summer 71
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Sugaree
Aug. 5, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

A laid back one. Phil's bass and Billy in the groove.
6
Passenger
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Everyone is on for this one. Great vocals, even by Donna. Why isn't this getting any love?

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Hard to Handle
Dec. 17, 1970
The Matrix

cruising chill groove. walk that bass, Phil. always curious about who recorded these shows after May...this one has got a nice balance.
Wharf Rat
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

Bob is high in the mix, but Jerry is a bit low. I especially like how they play the outro. This is an excellent recording. I mean EXCELLENT.
Wharf Rat
Sept. 11, 1974
Alexandra Palace

The Jerry/Keith stuff in the 10th minute seems unique. Nicely evocative ending to this one. Somehow I missed this 74 version despite my love of that year.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Hard to believe that something this good is currently in 45th place for the Keith era.
Playin' In The Band
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Someone extracted this show from the box set and had it on Ebay. So of course I nabbed it. (this and 5/19/74 are my favorites from the set). Oh yeah, the PITB. This is jazz as actualized by musicians from the psychedelic age. The question keeps coming up: was Phil tripping? Let's just say he's feeling his oats. Intergalactic in nature. Take that, Pink Floyd! Some of us actually like physical media. Take your cause over to the Steve Hoffman Forum. You'll see I'm not alone.
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