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Black Throated Wind
Nov. 30, 1973
Boston Music Hall

Bobby goodness chaw on huge overload - great version
18
Playin' In The Band
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Understated beauty and power
4
Brokedown Palace
Sept. 18, 1991
Madison Square Garden

I actually dig Hornsby's flare on this. Jerry nails a sweet solo at the end too. Very heartfelt
5
Cumberland Blues
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

Full head of steam. Good Phil work on a song that is typically a Jerry shredfest highlight reel (this is still a Jerry shredfest highlight reel)
4
Uncle John's Band
May 30, 1971
Winterland Arena

Short and sweet. Jerry rips a tight solo in the middle

Comments

He's Gone
Aug. 3, 1982
Starlight Theatre

Vocals are sweeter than honey, which lead to a bluesy solo that bleeds effortlessly into TOO. Very nice
Big Railroad Blues
Aug. 3, 1982
Starlight Theatre

A vibrant and bouncy version. Not a shredder like some other versions of the era, but the band is shining very brightly on this one
Let It Grow
Aug. 3, 1982
Starlight Theatre

Whoah, this one is MASSIVE. Jerry crazy nimble on the fret board, and the Rhythm Devils are completely out of control. This is a shot of pure adrenaline.
Smokestack Lightnin'
Oct. 20, 1984
Carrier Dome, Syracuse U

Commenting again, this one needs WAY more dap. Bobby disgustingly growling the lyrics in a manner so fitting it would make Ol' Dirty Bastard grin grimily from beyond the grave. Then, the jam hits double time procession and gets super creative and full-band collaborative. Really choice
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 6, 1983
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Ok, i am apparently far from done shouting about this show. This PITB is a wonderful, melodic soupy jam, that cosmically converges into a perfect pre-drums segment. One of the better 80's versions i have heard