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Here Comes Sunshine
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

In a song that is typically a highlight reel, this version is no different. Beautiful jam
71
Brokedown Palace
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Stunning version. Jerry's solo is gorgeous.
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Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

The goodness for real. Euro '72s finest
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Not Fade Away
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Hot, hot version. Show is a rager, cover to cover
59
Black Throated Wind
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Bobby throws some excellent chaw on the vocals. My go-to for an underrated song

Comments

Dark Star
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Surprising this one doesn't get more dap, because it is a creamy ride through the cosmos. Far more mellow than some of the angular versions from tour, this one is a relaxing sonic cushion to float through deep space. Love it
Chinatown Shuffle
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Back again on this one. Keith absolutely CHEWING up the scenery. So chunky on the boards. Choice doesn't begin to describe
U.S. Blues (Wave That Flag)
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Often a plug and play, obligatory closer, but this one is different. Band attacks with insane fervor and energy. Colossal high energy closer to an incredible show.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Awesome beyond measure. Magnificent, blissful peak, then breaks free completely from the song convention for deep exploration, landing after a serious manic moment, softly, into Playin' reprise. Shocking this one has so few votes.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 28, 1979
Oakland Auditorium

Remains a SERIOUS deep space venture to the cosmos. Really, really far out jam, while staying melodic with no frantic cacophonous breakdown. Perplexing why this isn't showed more love.