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Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Just about as good as this song ever got. Just the right tempo and mix. Keith was adding some delightful honkytonk piano, and he was just a month in!
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Deal
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

Perfect tempo and playing on this 71 version from a really good halloween show.
4
Bertha
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

An energetic, well mixed 71Bertha that's been missed somehow. Keth had been in the band for only a month but already fitting in very well.
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Tennessee Jed
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

An almost forgotten Jed! This is well played and well recorded. Pig even plays organ on this one. Suprising ommision from such a stellar show!
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Turn On Your Love Light
July 11, 1969
NY State Pavilion, Flushing Meadow Park

The drummers are fired up on this one. Even T.Cs joining in on this energetic version. This gets an Allman Brothers flavor at times.
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Morning Dew
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

This one starts out a little rough - Phil noodling - then it quickly turns into a well played and heart felt dew.
Mister Charlie
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Crisp and bouncy version. Smooth and tasty Strat work by Jerry. Pig delivers the vocal as well as he ever did on this version. I don't know how this one went without any votes for so long, considering this was such a strong and popular show!
Stagger Lee
April 7, 1987
Brendan Bryne Arena

Good recommendation, Cliff Hanger! Jerry's guitar playing is particularly good on this one.
He's Gone
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

^ That's quite a commitment to get on this just to vote for just one song, I hope you'll vote for others. You're right though, this is an omg version of this song, for several reasons: Jerry's enthusiasm and vocal excellence and guitar playing, the vocal harmonies by Bobby and Brent, the energy level by the entire band, and fially the exuberant outro. This is on you tube. which you would think would help to garner more votes.
Turn On Your Love Light
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Rough start, then it comes out of the gate full blast. Phil and Billy are locked in driving this along. Jerry's strat plating is epic, as is Bobby's call and response work. I don't mind Pigs over-rapping, those guys knew how to make that work. This one is a cooker!
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