Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Sept. 25, 1976
Capital Centre
Dick's Picks Vol. 20 Disc 2 - Despite the countless versions from '73-'74 or '77 that are touted above the rest, this one stands out to me. The slower tempo is groovy, and Jerry's solo is never more heartfelt. Every note is delicately chosen and placed. Jerry is playing his first Travis Bean with humbuckers and Mesa amp. Just a great performance the whole way through. The Dancin' that follows it is also one of the best played. The beautiful solo that comes after the "across the Rio Grandio" outro caused me to have a spiritual experience while driving in the countryside on a sunny spring day. Not to mention Keith's sparkling keys throughout.
