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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.
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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!
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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

Althea
Oct. 1, 1994
Boston Garden

My all-time favorite version. Emotional, sexy, and rewarding. Everyone's playing their hearts out, especially Jerry and Vince trading licks all throughout.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
March 22, 1990
Copps Coliseum

Such a full, rewarding, and life-affirming version. Not necessarily my favorite, but probably the one I've listened to the most. It puts me in a good mood every time I hear it...
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Jan. 26, 1969
Avalon Ballroom

Tom Constanten is all over this version and came out to PLAY this show. Love it.
Mexicali Blues
June 20, 1991
Pine Knob Music Theatre

LOVE the instrumental work in this version. Perhaps my favorite version ever.
Stagger Lee
Nov. 5, 1979
The Spectrum

This one's a scorcher. Jerry's soloing is particularly great.