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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!
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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.
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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

Eyes Of The World
Sept. 28, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Agreed Ernie. I think Jerry had just received the modified Wolf by then. The high end is mellower then the Travis Beam. Very nice version of this song!
The Other One
Sept. 3, 1972
Folsom Field, University of Colorado

Classic 72 psychedelia here. Jerry starts out with searing sustained notes that dictate the direction of this one. It gets out there but always reigned back in, by then they could feel each others every move. Billy sounds like two drummers, partially due to the channel seperation. Then they transition into Wharf Rat, the defineitive sonic contrast, in my book. Overall, this is is a ride well worth taking.
Mind Left Body Jam
Sept. 6, 1979
Madison Square Garden

I really can't see calling that an MLB jam. My mind didn't go anywhere!
Jack Straw
Jan. 15, 1979
Springfield Civic Center

I'm surprised that this isn't way up on the list. It's a very clean and energetic version. Very strong vocals on this one. Jerry's fingers are flying all over his guitar, possibly tiger. This is one of the later Keith shows, but he sounds good, as does everyone else. If you like Jack Straw, then you should listen to this one and vote it up!
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Dec. 28, 1980
Oakland Auditorium

This is a very solid version, crisp and clear and just the right tempo. Brent is adding some very nice touches on electric piano. This is a good one for sure!
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