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Wharf Rat
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

Amazing that this one isn't here. Keith's first show, Pigpen absent.
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Twangy with some enthusiastic Keith banging
1
Casey Jones
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Keith really adds some intensity. Do you know where your train is at 2am?
1
Good Lovin'
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Hey, this isn't bad! Tacked on to the second set opener Bertha.
1
Good Lovin'
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

I can't believe this one isn't here. Short but very sweet.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

Okay, so how many PITBs feature Pigpen on guiro?
Sugaree
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

Listening at volume on earbuds, I like how crispy everyone sounds. Phil sets down a heavy bass line, there's an interesting back and forth between Jer and Keith. Bob has an excellent sound and is fairly high in the mix. Strong vocal by Jer. I quite like it.
Not Fade Away
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

A gem. It smokes. Phil! And yet here it is, unloved by all but the ones who have heard it and have shook their heads in disbelief. I tell you, it's a shame!
Box of Rain
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

The one two days before gets the votes. This should get more love if only because of Phil's vocal.
Bird Song
Sept. 19, 1972
Roosevelt Stadium

Way more folks need to hear this. I thought I had heard most of the great versions, but i did not discover this until late in 2024. Not sure I would put it in my top 10, but it should be on page 1.
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