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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!

Comments

The Other One
Feb. 27, 1969
Fillmore West

^^ Agreed Phil is plowing through this one and taking every one else with him. This is a stand out version; and one of the best TIFTO1, thanks to the two outstanding Cryptical's.
The Other One
Feb. 28, 1969
Fillmore West

All the band members are sensing Jerry's every move on this one. The dynamics from understated to an intense attack. Not quite as aggressive as the, Phil Bomb, O1 from the night before. This is still an outstanding version, and another O1 from 69 that should be much higher on the list.
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Feb. 22, 1969
Dream Bowl

^^I just re-listened to this one, I totally agree. Jerry really delivers this one, both vocally and on guitar! This one's a real gem.
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

This is such a well played and mixed version, it just can't be overlooked. Jerry was playing some very inspired lead licks on this one. Keith was only a month into the band, but he was already providing an element to the band, along with Jerry's Strat, that that would change their sound. This was the sound that would carry into the magic of 1972, ^^ as Crow said.
Not Fade Away
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

This version exemplifies the tight rock and roll unit that the band was in 71. I think bobby may have hurt his larynx on this one, though.