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Black Peter
Sept. 24, 1982
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

A sleeper from an underrated show.
1
Around and Around
Sept. 24, 1982
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

That's some nifty singing, Bob!!!
1
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 24, 1982
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Man, these 1982 Sugar Mags are hot. They're all fast and well played. Tons of energy in them.
7
Mama Tried
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

Fast, with a fluid Jerry. Love the tempo.
4
Sugar Magnolia
Feb. 17, 1982
Warfield Theater

Wow - this one really cooks!!!

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.