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Mexicali Blues
Jan. 7, 1978
Golden Hall

Tingly, jingly, jangly bowls of Jerry noodles
4
Cassidy
Jan. 7, 1978
Golden Hall

The Rhythm Devils and Jerry come together nicely on this one
16
Dancin' in the Streets
Jan. 7, 1978
Golden Hall

Jerry has laryngitis, so he speaks with his hands. Starts as a buttsweat dancefest. Long jam that eventually quiets to a whisper before wrapping up
29
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
March 15, 1990
Capital Centre

Just good old fashioned fun here
5
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
June 27, 1969
Veterans Auditorium

Slow, long version of Baby Blue. Jerry's voice is sweet and the organ adds nice texture

Comments

Friend of the Devil
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Sure, Keith and Jerry shine brightly on their solos, but Bobby floored me with some very nuanced, delicate fanning throughout. Choooooice.
Its All Over Now
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Super slinky and slowed down version. Keith especially shines on this track, and throughout the entire show. Highly enjoyable
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Man, this one is absolutely triumphant. This show is criminally underrated, given the shadow of following May gigs. Don't overlook this show just because it happened in April - it is the BUSINESS
Brown Eyed Women
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Minor lyrical flubs could not be of lesser relevance for my enjoyment. This one is a solid rendition. Some nice emotive vocal chaw from Jerry in the final verse/chorus
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Super flowing, mellow transition. Dig it on a breezy spring day. Great feel