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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.
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Comments

Mexicali Blues
March 9, 1993
Rosemont Horizon

These more recent versions of Mexicali are by far more mature and developed than the older ones. The instrumental breaks are much longer and it's not just about Jerry taking a short jam anymore. I dig these newer ones.
Mexicali Blues
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Another bad mix on the soundboard. Bob's guitar is too loud and Keith is almost inaudible.
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 1, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Bob's guitar is loud in the mix and it gets really annoying. You can barely hear Keith - he shows up for a few seconds and disappears.
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 28, 1977
Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Hall

Things just sound out of synch for most of the tune. Jerry plays a few really sour notes. The timing of the harmonies are off in places.
Mexicali Blues
Sept. 14, 1974
Olympiahalle

Tight version with some crisp guitar work, nice piano by Keith and solid vocals. One of the best from the 73-74 era.
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