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Samson and Delilah
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Never thought I'd dig this song so much. They're just so on this whole night (week actually).
12
Next Time You See Me
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Simply amazing. Check out the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc
22
He's Gone
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

I love this version. It's got oomph and doesn't put you to sleep. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc for video.
12
Jack Straw
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Great bumping version. Check out the video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyAOwP8dLqc for rare Europe '72 footage.
22
Fire On The Mountain
July 27, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

Embryonic "Fire" in the "soundcheck jam" into Wharf Rat. Not a full FTM, but of amazing Deadfulness and not listed elsewhere. Check it out!

Comments

It's All Over Now Baby Blue
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Gorgeous. This one is much tighter and coherent than the only other version of the era played just three days earlier. This is a sublime interpretation.
The Other One
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Can't really call this a TOO, as they never quite make it into the melody or lyrics. They do jam the ever-living fuck out of it though, which is awesome.
Bird Song
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Cucamonga007: Just saw that you recommended this to me, and man oh man, thanks brother. It blazes and soars, no matter what DonnieMT has to say and kvetch about it. The musical confidence they bring to Bird Song at this stage in its development is unworldly. Consider that they're going to drop it from rotation a year later. What did they finish with it? This is a "clean" version, like the one on 26.09.72 that you've really got to check out if you want to discover an unknown gem that shouldn't be, rather than a Dark Starish sprawler. In any case, thanks again, man.
Bird Song
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Fer G*d's sake, Heads: Listen to this now!
Deal
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Jerry's solo is like a high-voltage cable cut loose and flailing wildly, arcing and dancing on the edge of crazy.