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8
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

Expansive and spacious with brilliant flashes. Has a few bad AUD patches in need of a fix but well worth the ride.
7
Friend of the Devil
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

Short and sweet. Not lickety-split quick pickin' à la 1970-71 and certainly not a slow-as-cold-molasses 80's style either, but nice and right. A gem.
6
Me and Bobby McGee
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

Unique version. Great vocals with Jerry singing backup. Classic '72 sound.
4
Good Lovin'
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Back from when this wasn't just a toss-off after Drums/Space. High voltage Pig.
3
Cosmic Charlie
Jan. 3, 1970
Fillmore East

Not mellow. Not spaced-out sweetness, but a burning hot re-entry after a rocketship TOO.

Comments

Mister Charlie
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Funny culture clash after this rock-solid version. The boys tell the Danish audience they "don't have to clap like that" (in unison, which was of course a sign of appreciation, but certainly comes off a bit stiff). They then figure out that nobody can understand a word they're saying and go into one of the swingingest You Win Agains ever. Seems like a lovely good time was had by all.
Bertha
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

A little tape speed wobble at the beginning shouldn't stop anyone. They sort it out quick. This one kicks out the barn door and charges at full speed. The show is top notch through and through.
Sugar Magnolia
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Bobby bursts a vein on the shout chorus.
Comes A Time
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

The hypersonic re-entry into the atmosphere coming out an outrageous TOO reprise simply melts into vapor and touches down with this angelic version. What a treat. A great set worth the hype.
The Other One
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

The whole Truckin'>Drums>TOO is too beautiful for words. Don't skip the Truckin', as the set works as a whole. Phil is really understated, but leading from behind in much of this. Especially going into the FG jam.