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Casey Jones
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

It can't be said enough how well Bobby plays this show. This is basically a rhythm guitar duel with Jerry, and it kicks ass.
4
Wharf Rat
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

An early but good one. The rhythm section kills, and Jerry's solo is wah-heavy and psychedelic.
3
Sugaree
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

Long before this song was a 15-minute soloing showcase, Jerry put the gusto into his vocals. This one exemplifies that - the whole band sounds great!
1
Casey Jones
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

The band hits another gear toward the end, especially after the false ending. I've never heard Billy go as crazy as this before. Great one!
2
One More Saturday Night
Nov. 20, 1971
Pauley Pavilion

This song was a firestorm in the early Keith era - just listen to him bang those keys here! You can practically see the smoke billowing from his keys.

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.