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Big Boss Man
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Well played - Pigpen sounding good.
6
Mexicali Blues
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Tight early version, crackling with energy.
5
Jack Straw
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Solid early version with smooth tempo changes.
3
Brown Eyed Women
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Even in 1971, Jerry could botch the lyrics.
3
Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Lively, crisp version. Great energy.

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.