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Ramble On Rose
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Jerry's vocals are rarely stronger. At one point he's growling it out like he's spittin' nails.
10
He's Gone
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Kicking off a killer 2nd set, with a beautiful outro and a smooth smooth jam.
3
Jack Straw
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

In spite of some tuning problems, this one cooks. This whole set showcases Jerry's fast frets. Great stuff.
2
El Paso
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Sweet master class on background soloing with Jerry's lickety-split runaway desperado fretwork backing Bobby up.
6
Black Throated Wind
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

This starts with understated, almost hesitant steps, then builds into a towering emotional rage. Its arc fits its words. Great stuff.

Comments

Rockin' Pneumonia
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

A boogie-woogie unrehearsed mess of a rarity, and I love it.
Jack Straw
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

A damn fine Jack Straw in an excellent show from a peak era. What more could y'all be looking for?
The Other One
May 29, 1969
Robertson Gym, U.C.S.B.

No joking matter: This is Danger Dead. Bad PA or not, when you want a punch in the brain, here's your monster.
Cold Rain and Snow
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Between the August Berkeley run, Veneta and this knock-out, I'd say this was a peak run for Cold Rains.
The Other One
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

From its silky smooth flow out of He's Gone with its steam-whistle feedback on arrival, this one seeps down from on high, then runs through your bloodstream like a good strong double dose of The Strange. It's long and weird, even though the meltdown sections never go completely bonkers. The re-entry is a musical wonder considering just how far out they were in the moment, and it must have left more than a few jaws dropped to the floor.