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Big Railroad Blues
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Has that great chugging rhythm of '71 versions. Keith (per usual) is a huge factor, but Billy's drumming is just as potent here. Awesome version!
6
Cumberland Blues
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Keith made all the difference turning this into a barrelhouse powerhouse. What a tremendous performance of a fun song.
1
Jack Straw
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

This version soars thanks to Keith's dynamic piano work. You'd never know they'd only been playing JS for a month...great one.
2
Not Fade Away
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Check out the cool China Cat jam leading into GDTRFB! Some pristine versions of NFA>GDTRFB from the Fall '71 tour - this one's no exception.
1
Good Lovin'
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

Closes a fantastic post-drums-space sequence. Just an all-around good one that benefits from the incredible momentum beforehand.
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Comments

El Paso
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Amazing piano work by Keith - a stellar version of this tune.
Comes A Time
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

A PERFECT early version, and a cornerstone of the new St. Louis box.
The Other One
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

A FEROCIOUS version - this should have WAY more votes.
The Same Thing
June 11, 1993
Buckeye Lake Music Center

Vince's organ is really what makes this one for me. Great playing by him!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 27, 1990
The Zenith

INCREDIBLE! This one is the cream of the crop and easily the best late-era version.
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