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Me and My Uncle
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Very nice solo from Jerry. Phil is all over this as well, some great melodic bass playing that compliments the song very well.
3
Jack Straw
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

These early 70s Jack Straws have so much Charm. Silky smooth rendition full of grace and wonderful joyous interplay. Surprised this isn’t here yet.
1
Mexicali Blues
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

“It’s polka time!” Shouts Bobby at the beginning of this one! Honored to submit this one. Absolute rager from an underrated show.
2
Candyman
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Passionate and poignant. Fantastic Fall 72 version.
1
Black Peter
Oct. 18, 1980
Saenger Performing Arts Center

Stunning organ parts that take the song to a different level. Feels like I'm going down a lazy river without a care in the world.

Comments

Let It Grow
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

I think the whole band was shocked they ended up here lol. Once they find their footing, which doesn’t take long, they lift off into the cosmos, using the music to visit different dimensions and spaces while using their energy to keep it all going. Relentless jamming that’s too hot to put out. A fiery performance that cools down into a space that seems to hint at Dark Star, but Jerry decides he’s had enough of space and rightfully goes into Wharf Rat. Stellar version. What a sequence, don’t forget to start at Truckin’. Hell you can even start at Tennessee Jed it’s so darn good!
Truckin'
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Can we just appreciate early Bobby for a second? His confident stage presence is so infectious and when he’s on, especially in the early 70s, he has some of the most creative ideas for the rest of the band to latch on to and bounce off of. A Truckin that reaches radioactive levels of warp speed jamming. Bluesy and funky, Jerry screams, cries, and lets it all out on this one. Especially during the space section Jerry pulls out some really unique lines to go along with Keith’s 8 bit brain melter in the background. Billy is also an unsung hero of this jam, swaying ever so perfectly along to the unpredictable waves and currents. Gets spacey and acidic and a high voltage jam ensues that leads right into Let it Grow. What a time to be alive.
Tennessee Jed
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Oozing with energy. The songs I normally don’t like are really getting me this show. Masterful passionate playing that takes you to another realm.
Big River
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

A master of all 4 of the natural elements, Jerry uses Fire to his advantage on this one. Catch him if you can, the only way you’ll be able to follow him is the trail blazing he leaves behind. Great interplay between Jerry and Keith. Like Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner, incredible version.
El Paso
May 25, 1974
Campus Stadium, UCSB

Gas. Keith deserves a medal for his performance this show. Watch out for Billy galloping his way through this. Really stunning version.