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Mama Tried
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

More relaxed pace than usual, which allows Bob to give a nice, thoughtful vocal performance.
4
Around and Around
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Last song missing from this great show, released as Dave's Picks 36.
1
Around and Around
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Only song from this great show that wasn't on here yet.
1
El Paso
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Not sure if it was intentional or a minor stumble, but at the very beginning Billy plays something that sounds like the clicking heels of cowboy boots
6
Bertha
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique bounce to this one...slower than usual for '74, but still neat.
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Comments

Terrapin Station
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Jerry's voice certainly wasn't as enchanting in '84 as it was in '77, which matters for this song IMO, but instrumentally this version more than holds up!
Hard to Handle
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Very slinky, sensual pace and vibe to this one. Prefer the famous versions from later in '71, but this one is very cool in its own right.
Casey Jones
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Listening on the American Beauty 50th Anniversary Deluxe...this one has a cool pulse to it!
Jack Straw
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Don't know why it double posted.
Jack Straw
Sept. 21, 1972
The Spectrum

Seriously underrated IMO. This one really has that lysergic bubbling energy to it -- I rewinded to listen twice today!
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