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Cryptical Envelopment
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

A well delivered Cryptical opening a psyhadelic flood gate for a very strong single kit drums and an adventurious Other One.
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Playin' In The Band
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

This is an early stripped down version. There's no extended jam, or Donna screaming, just the basic song, deliverd well!
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Not Fade Away
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

Single kit opening, Phil comes in changing the bass line then transitions into a tasty, energetic Not Fade Away on a Goin Down the Road sandwich.
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Truckin'
Feb. 19, 1971
Capitol Theater

First song of the first show of Micky's hiatus from the band. Billy more then makes up for his absense, providing a hard, rolicking, steady beat.
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Tennessee Jed
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

A must listen Jed!
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Comments

Not Fade Away
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is the best played version of this song, for my money anyway. Bobby's playing is at a top level here. He starts playing around with the Cina Cat theme towards the end of the song, Jerry picks up on that. What follows is a wondrous Jam, "Kitchen Sink" as DS67 describes it. Then their on to DTRFB, then a reprise of NFA. Must listen to material here!
You Win Again
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

The quality of Bobby's rythum playing on this song, as well as the entire show, can not be over emphasized. Jerry's at his Strat pickin best here. And, a newly initiated, Keith, is playing some classic country piano on this one.
Ramble On Rose
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

This is a clean, snappy version. Keith was only a few weeks in, but contributing some nice honky tonk inspired piano. The mix is good on this one. Bobby' guitar is quite audible, which was not the case in the later years when Keths piano overpowered Bobby's rhythm playing.
Dark Star
June 24, 1970
Capitol Theatre

^^By May and June of 1970, Jerry was back on the SG. That explains that wonderful "ringing tone", as Grendal describes it.
Dark Star
March 24, 1970
Pirates World

This one deserves serious exploration. This was Jerry's early 69, Strat phase; before switching back to the SG. Good playing by all on this one.
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