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Ramble On Rose
Oct. 23, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Solid, strident version. Bobby and Phil take on the rowdies with a cool rap after, too. Great first set all around.
1
Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 23, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Punk rock version, responding to an aggressive Detroit crowd. "Relax man, we don't respond to that shit" sez Jerry.
1
Jack Straw
Oct. 23, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Jumped up, pushing against the pulse. Seems like the rowdy crowd inspired our boys here. Gritty, almost aggressive vibe.
1
Sugaree
Oct. 23, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Strong pulse and Jerry giving it his all, vocally and instrumentally. Why doesn't this show have more love? Everything in the set is just slaying it.
1
Bertha
Oct. 23, 1971
Easttown Theatre

Hard driver kicking off the show with Billy firing on all 8 cylinders. Mixer laureate C. Miller gives us a gem here, good copy after 1:10 of FM warble

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

I always consider this and the 18th's as key transitional versions between the '72 and '73 sounds as it relates to PiTB. Can you imagine after the night before deciding "hmmm, that was great but there's still something more in there. Let's do it again tomorrow...". Oh, and on its own merits this one deserves so many more votes than it has - it's overshadowed indeed by its maniac older brother from the day before. That said, the re-entry here, with Phil pulsing harmonics is just gorgeous.
Black Throated Wind
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Miller remix puts you right in the Phil Zone like back in the day.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

Like everything in this show, this just floors it and knocks everything out of its way. Hard-drivin', hard rockin', and high adrenaline. The Miller mix allows you to follow Phil just like how it sounded in the ZONE. Damn, I loved that side of the stage.
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

Beautiful anthemic version following one hellofa set. They're still biting down hard after hours of solid jamming, and this one has all the sweetness and light alongside the darkness and grunge that makes a great UJB so unique in their oeuvre.
Space
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Grendel, I'm pouring one for your good doggo. Sorry for your loss, man, and good for you for taking in a rescue. They're all good dogs. Is your new pup named Beowulf ?