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Beat it on Down The Line
March 12, 1966
Danish Center

This could have been the debute of this song. A very young Bobby is kind of yelling it. It's interesting to hear how these early covers evolved.
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Black Peter
Oct. 25, 1980
Radio City Music Hall

This is a beautiful and emotional version, it's hard to hear over the crowd noise, but they where digging it!
3
Cream Puff War
Dec. 4, 1966
The Matrix Club

Every bit as good as 12-01-66. in my oponion. Tight and energetic.
2
New Minglewood Blues
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

Bobby was singing with clarity and authority on this one. This is a good tight version.
2
Samson and Delilah
Aug. 2, 1976
Colt Park

Billy and Micky lay down a tight rythm for every one to lock into, and they do. Crowd noize on all sources that i've heard.

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!