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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.
2
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.
3
Promised Land
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

Charged up with energy coming out of the hot Alabama opener. They really go after this one, and makes it stand out. Great stuff!
3
Deal
Dec. 9, 1979
Kiel Auditorium

Loads of fun! Like versions from '79, it's an interesting hybrid version - the energy of 80's versions but minus the second solo. Still kicks, though!
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Great version with tons of experimentation that doesn't deserve that whole essay on why it sucks. Don't like it? Fine, no problem. But don't ruin the fun for others. Let people enjoy what they want to enjoy, y'know? It's not an insult to you (nor is it a disaster) if people like this version. On a lighter note, I can't think of any PITB that gets weirder than this one. The synths and breakdowns are thrilling for fans of noise rock, and the band's playing is top-notch. I love it!
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1993
Cal Expo

Vince is a big part of this one. I love his contributions here - he's dabbling in madness right alongside Jerry.
Werewolves of London
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

^ If I were to guess, the "block" and "unfollow" buttons are in the same place as the "report" and "ban" buttons. That is to say, nowhere to be found. Ah well. At least this was a good reminder to give this show another listen sometime soon. :)
Werewolves of London
July 3, 1978
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

^ Eew. What a weird, creepy, and totally irrelevant thing to say. Hope you reconsider writing this and delete it soon.
Johnny B. Goode
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

Love this version - one of my favorites! Man, '71 had some great ones, didn't it?
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