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3
Big River
Nov. 10, 1979
Chrisler Arena

They were really playing things fast at this show.
4
Passenger
April 29, 1980
Fox Theatre

Very fast. More jammed out than most versions.
6
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

If you can handle the clap-along, it's worth the listen.
1
The Race Is On
Sept. 27, 1980
Warfield Theater

Smokin' acoustic guitar from Jerry.
1
The Other One
Sept. 27, 1980
Warfield Theater

A predatory beast whose jaws could rip your throat out.
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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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