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1
Casey Jones
July 16, 1970
Euphoria Ballroom

Solid early version.
2
Tennessee Jed
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Such a strange song - how did they ever come up with these lyrics?
2
Beat it on Down The Line
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Jerry gets a little extended jam time.
3
Jack Straw
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

It would have been better if Bob let Jerry jam some more.
2
El Paso
July 26, 1972
Paramount Theater

Par for the course - it's 1972 and Bob nails it again.

Comments

Mexicali Blues
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Bob messes up the lyrics, Jerry's guitar work goes nowhere, But wait - the quality of the recording is spectacular and the year is 1977, so we'd all better bump this sucker up, because not doing so would be heresy!!
Mexicali Blues
June 11, 1991
Charlotte Coliseum

Love those 1991 Mexicalis with Hornsby. The instrumental break is long and sweet, as we listen to some guitar, trumpet, fiddle, piano, bass and drums.
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 19, 1994
Madison Square Garden

Nice version where Vince leads the way and Jerry kind of sits back and watches him.
Mama Tried
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center

Polka time! Jerry rips. Instrumental break gets that extra pass that makes all the difference.
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 9, 1984
The Centrum

It will take less than 3 minutes for you to hear this. Bob's vocals are strong and inspired. Jerry is just jamming along the whole way, especially during the instrumental break. At times, Phil adds the perfect thumps. Given that all this happens in under 3 minutes, you should definately take the time to give this a listen.