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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

Pretty Peggy O
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

A real beauty of a tear-jerker. Everyone who has made mention of Weir on this is spot on; he really shines and the whole band rises to the occasion with him. Jerry's playing is beautiful and emotive. Everything you want from a great Peggy-O right here.
Cassidy
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Listening on Headphones right now; Keith's tone in my left ear is super warm and forward...tight version
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

They come out firin' straight from the gate. Jerry's tone, Bobby's grit, Keith with some neat ideas...cooks
Brother Esau
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

agree with Grendel: Keep it long and slinky!
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

both sections very sharp and high energy; great climax to the 1st set
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