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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!
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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

Keep Your Day Job
Oct. 15, 1983
Civic Center

Great version of a goofy song that people take WAAAAAAY too seriously. It's meant to be dumb fun and nothing else, and BOY is this a fun one!
Deal
Oct. 17, 1983
Olympic Center

Holy shit. This one goes on and on, and Jerry is WILD. Fantastic version.
Bertha
April 30, 1977
The Palladium

Laid back, well-played, and some excellent piano playing by Keith. This one may not have the tempo of classic versions, but it's TIGHT as hell.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
June 28, 1992
Deer Creek Music Center

Hot hot hot! Everyone sounds great, and it's got a groove reminiscent of those classic 70's versions. Fun version from a strong show.
Feel Like A Stranger
Sept. 6, 1980
State Fairgrounds

Really unique and jazzy jam - this song had a bunch of great versions in Maine (5/11/80, 10/12/84, and this one)
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