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Playin' In The Band
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Mindblowing jams reminiscent of the massive '72s. Check out Jer and Phil interplay around 10:00.
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Loose Lucy
Feb. 17, 1973
St. Paul Auditorium

Third time performed and still a bit loose in the joints, but tighter and funkier than Dane County 2 days earlier.
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Playin' In The Band
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Mellow in places, shredding in others, goes in and out of off-the-rails trippyness but doesn't meltdown. Why isn't this one already here?
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El Paso
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Brilliant, lightning-speed Jerry soloing behind Bobby. Worth many a listen in a great great show.
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Scarlet Begonias
Sept. 30, 1976
Mershon Auditorium, OSU

Fun and enthusiastic, if not just a little loose in the joints. Good energy and a great show all around.
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Comments

Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Beautiful version full of sparkle and joy, Keith and Jerry in the outro are just glorious. Nice to hear Bobby so clearly on the DP version.
Let It Grow
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

I wouldn't call this "chill" by any standard, other than maybe the ultra-cokey early '80s versions. This is speedy and even sounds rushed to me. Check out any LIG from before the hiatus, or even after '86 for chill.
Pretty Peggy O
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

Trust me: Choose the Dick's Picks version, over the Archive: It's more in tune, the tape speed doesn't wobble, and there's no cut. Aside from that, this is a picture-perfect version of Peggy-O: Jerry is emotive but not mawkish, and the band moves with oomph and purpose.
Mama Tried
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

I agree too! Most under-appreciated year of the 70s, for sure. I think it's because it doesn't have that shiny polish that '77 has, and doesn't have the pre-hiatus wildness. That said, it's an experimental (though not necessarily 'outer-spheres weirdness' experimental) profoundly musical and virtuoso year. This is a great version of a beautiful tune.
Cassidy
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre

This song brings so much beauty to the world. I fully agree with you, brother. Gentle poetry, and Jerry shredding. What more could you ask for?
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