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Loose Lucy
March 19, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Such fun. Has a swagger and strut like the best, but a bit more fun and light. Thanks to C. Miller we can hear it now. Cheers, sir!
3
Take A Step Back
Sept. 24, 1976
William and Mary College Hall

Bobby and Phil help out the unconscious, the bug-eyed, and the two-dimensional.
8
Sing Me Back Home
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

So sweet and sad, with a giant of a solo and crisp harmonising.
6
Big Boss Man
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Pigpen’s vox is just amazing here (as always). Great show.
8
Mama Tried
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Sweet country Dead. Great mix if you want to feel Phil's thunder.
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Hard to Handle
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Hot and greasy, like the best of them. I love how Phil just floors it around minute six. But this one doesn't quite shoot me over the falls in a barrel the way some do: Bobby's solo is a bit limp by comparison to others from this era and the crescendo before the final verse drops out before Pigpen comes back in. There are so many great ones to choose from in '71. Check out the April Fillmore East shows, ouch!
El Paso
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Heartbreaking waltz tempo: Last dance in Texas; farewell desperado. Sweet and lovely. Thanks for the links DarkStar67!
Me and My Uncle
June 5, 1969
Fillmore West

Bobby's got a snarl that just exudes violence. I love this version and the surf-punk cowboy sound that was still part of the Danger Dead sound.
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Oct. 12, 1968
Avalon Ballroom

Hot Goddamn, that just rips. A crescendo of energy and power, it builds up to a beautiful peak.
Cassidy
Sept. 26, 1980
Warfield Theater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTUYH8LP2Jc
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