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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.

Comments

The Other One
March 3, 1971
Fillmore West

Jerry's galloping right out of the gate, with a Gibson in hand. In March and April Jerry swapped the Strat for a Les Paul. This partially explains why this O1 sounds so unique. This was also the 2nd time they played this song since Mickey's departure. They where the original Warlocks again with 6 years of playing together, and it shows! Even Pig is making a strong contribution on organ. And Bobby's laying down strong rhythm support for Jerrys energetic and inventive lead lines. And of course, Billy was now free to lock in with Phil, who was feeling Jerry's every move. This O1, along with the 02-19 version, kind of set a template for the structure of this song, at least until Keith arrived 8 months later. This is a really good find, Mercury!
Wharf Rat
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Jerry's vocal is very strong on this one. Donna 's harmony is on pitch and lovely. And more importantly, Wolf is soaring throughout Jerry's solo, especially the outro!
Wharf Rat
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

Some very confident and strong vocals and playing by Jerry, with just the right backup by the boys, on this one! Just the right delivery of this song, in my book.
The Other One
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

This is the Other One that I know and love. Energetic psychedelic magic, transitioning into an elegant Wharf Rat!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Feb. 20, 1971
Capitol Theater

This a crisp and energetic version, sandwiched between two delightful Not fade aways. I love this post Mickey era!