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Deal
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Easily one of the best from 1972.
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Sugaree
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Damn - this is one of those sweet under the radar versions.
2
El Paso
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Duh. It's 1972. Bob nails it.
3
Big River
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Overlooked show. This is still 1972 and the band still kicks butt. It's not just all about Europe.
2
Jack Straw
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Beautif vocals. Well played. If you're distracted, this will still make you bob your head.

Comments

Sitting on Top of the World
July 3, 1966
Fillmore Auditorium

Unfortunately, the song cuts off towards the end, when Jerry's taking another instrumental jam. What's here is really good, considering it's the first time they played it.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 19, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Focused, uptempo version. Phil is thumping the whole way and - as usual - Bruce is elevating the music to a higher level.
Me and My Uncle
April 18, 1987
Irvine Meadows

At times, Brent is putting in some good work. Jerry hits a nice peak in the instrumental break.
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 9, 1991
MSG

A version decidedly lacking in passion, creativity, intensity and originality. Here it is - a version ready to take on all comers to decide what the 250 worst versions of this song are. All we need to do is get every version up here, roll up our sleeves and get to work.
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 6, 1981
Rainbow Theater

Jerry does sound good, with that bouncy upbeat guitar work, but the sound of Brent's keyboard work is annoying.