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Operator
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Final time played, Pig is in fine form, acoustic set here is beautiful, entire show for that matter is transcendent stuff.
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Ripple
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater

Great year for this song, no doubt, emotive, and serene. A quick ride in time, Capitol Theater 1970.
10
Friend of the Devil
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

Legendary show, this FOTD is deserving
7
Franklin's Tower
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Joyous and powerful 1/2 step>Franklins to open
6
Shakedown Street
Nov. 23, 1978
Capital Centre

Not jammed too deeply, but the playing that there is seriously funky and powerful

Comments

Bird Song
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

Not sure why they dropped it, they probably just didn't enjoy playing it anymore, and didnt feel it fit in with the normal rotation of songs. Some of their songs just fell by the wayside, not because they were bad, but because it was tiresome playing a configuration that was a little bit odd. Bird Song although a great song, was maybe felt to be too complex for the slot it was given. Really they should have kept it in the rotation for longer. Again, I have no real concrete idea for why the dropped such a great song, so I will pose the same question again in which Carrion asked, why did they drop it? Perhaps with the official release some lurker may just have the answer, if so speak up.
The Other One
Feb. 5, 1978
Uni Dome, U of Northern Iowa

This version is fucking incredible
Viola Lee Blues
Sept. 3, 1967
Dance Hall

This version is sick. A really high energy version. This really kicks ass, and throughout there are hints at something like an MLB jam or dark star jam. Definitely one of my favorites. Truly dank and needs more votes.
New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 29, 1977
Winterland Arena

This version is fucking intense
Big River
April 24, 1978
Horton Field House - Illinois State University

This version is just sick