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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!
5
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.
7
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!
1
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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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

This is how Cina Cat should have been done. I think Jerry had Alligator for this one, and he was just tearing it up. Even with the Beach Boys looming off stage, they where at the top of their game here.
Casey Jones
April 27, 1971
Fillmore East

Agreed ^ !
Hard to Handle
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Phil's up in the mix, and really driving this one along. I agree with Crow, Bobby's solo is kind limp: mostly rhythm. Jerry however, tears this one up. He's playing Alligator on this one, I believe. I love the fender tone he's getting here. 71 seemed to be the year for some outstanding HtH's
Hard to Handle
Aug. 7, 1971
Golden Hall

Thanks DS67!
Hard to Handle
April 26, 1971
Fillmore East

It's hard to pick a favorite version of this song from the 4/71 Fillmore east run. This is right up there, even though I prefer the night after. Bobby lays down a good solo on this one then Jerry picks it up and does some nice, thoughtful, guitar work on Eagle, or some other Alembic model.
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