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1
Mexicali Blues
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

Band's tight; Great honey sound, especially from Phil, Bobby sings it well
3
El Paso
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

There are parts that aren't so sharp, however there is a nice full band contribution that lasts until Bobby comes back in. Box set sounds nice!
3
New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

the tempo is slightly slower; gives it a stateliness. Brent's organ interplay with the slide guitar works, and Jerry comes in and slays.
2
Big River
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Clean, laid back and almost restrained; a clinic on less is more and a Brent keyboard showcase

Comments

Sugaree
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Brent's organ lines are beautiful and it's so interesting to hear the song from the "Brent Perspective" when we are used to being amazed at Jerry's contributions to this song circa 1977 especially, and Jerry is lovely and delicate for his part. His second solo takes on more bite in tone and still manages to lilt and wander around nicely before peaking together with rest of the band and settling back down.
Jack Straw
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Whole band commits; great interplay between Jerry and Bobby which Brent eventually contributes to in a nice way. When the words come back, they're all ripping and roaring.
Jack Straw
Oct. 27, 1979
Cape Cod Coliseum

This version gives off the distinct impression that the boys were excited to play it! Jerry slays; nice early Brent
Ship of Fools
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

cgarces is correct: this whole show cooks start to finish
Jack Straw
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

The energy on this one cannot be contained; the way the band comes in together with the "JACK STRAW FROM WICHITA..." tells you all you need to know
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