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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

Cold Rain and Snow
Nov. 1, 1969
Family Dog at the Great Highway

from what I can gather on the archive, this is the very first show to used a new guitar intro. This is the intro the band used from then on and the version that most heads know. I actually prefer the original intro, but by 69 they've slowed the song down, and that works better for me.
Cold Rain and Snow
Oct. 22, 1967
Unknown

The archive has this labeled as Winterland. Wherever it was, it cooks!
Cold Rain and Snow
Dec. 17, 1970
The Matrix

Jerry was getting the definitive guitar tone for this song. He must have pulled out one of his strats for this one. This is very good version of this song and a good recording.
Comes A Time
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Jerry's guitar tells the whole story!
I Wash My Hands
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

I agree with all the above comments, this one really got me!
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