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West L.A. Fadeaway
Oct. 5, 1984
Charlotte Coliseum

Slinky and smooth. Jerry and Brent tear it. Great ‘84 version.
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Loser
Aug. 20, 1972
San Jose Civic Auditorium

Board mix issues aside, this is a tight August ‘72 rendition where everyone is in the pocket.
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Althea
Sept. 2, 1980
Community War Memorial Auditorium

A nice little gem where the band is locked in and Jerry is in the zone. The final jam really shines
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Loser
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

Solid version where the band really nails the sweet spots
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Jack Straw
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

The whole show radiates a particular smooth and groovy energy, and this song is no exception.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Aug. 22, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Contemplative, jazzy and exploratory. The band is fully locked in, with Billy fully in the pocket. The jam builds into simmering tones of molten heat without ever fully erupting. I like this one for its measured, tempered feel and there is an elegant, organic way the band ebbs and flows together. Give this a listen.
The Other One
Sept. 9, 1972
Hollywood Palladium

lift off is achieved, the band is in full x-factor mode and some true magic happens. absolutely breathtaking
The Eleven
July 7, 1969
Piedmont Park

Incredibly melodic and stretched out for an Eleven jam, this is a powerfully unique version. Underrated for sure
Estimated Prophet
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Listening to the matrix and the energy is insane. The boys are really on here. Jerry just demolishes the solo peak and the transition into He's Gone is flawless. good lord
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Incredibly high energy throughout with maybe the single best transition into the Supplication jam (not the verse) I've heard yet. They really nail this one.
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