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Hurts Me Too
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Pig comes alive during this song as well as this entire show, and Jerry respond's to his energy level, as does the whole band. I love this show!
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Casey Jones
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

It's nearing the end of 71, Keith is on on board now; their tight and energetic, 72 here they come!
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Big Boss Man
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Pigs vocals and harmonica are at a high and energetic level on this version. Jerry's guitar playing is a must listen, really!
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Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

This is a high energy and very well played version of this song. Bobby is in very good form here.
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St. Stephen
April 12, 1969
Student Union Ballroom, U. Utah

Good St. Stephen, sanwiched between D.S and The Eleven. Classic Pyhicedelia in the heart of Utah!
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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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