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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

Jack Straw
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Brisk, crisp and beautiful...like a sunset drive through the Nebraska cornfields it was played in.
Promised Land
Feb. 26, 1973
Pershing Municipal Auditorium

Very well- and carefully-sung by Bobby. Nice!
Brown Eyed Women
April 15, 1978
William and Mary College Hall

Rhythm Devils are definitely "off" on this one, and it doesn't sound intentional LOL. Too bad, because the others bring it.
Dark Star
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

This one is seriously underrated. Stately, elegant jazz as opposed to the crazed, psychedelic jazz of Veneta. Perhaps the prettiest DS.
The Other One
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

I think this might just be my favourite. It has everything: primal intensity, jazzy sophistication, unrivalled creativity and chemistry. The patient, contemplative intro sounds like the musical equivalent of tilting one's head to examine a painting at the Louvre -- funny how shows can take on characteristics of the city and/or venue they're played in...
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