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Mexicali Blues
June 9, 1973
RFK Stadium

Band's tight; Great honey sound, especially from Phil, Bobby sings it well
3
El Paso
March 9, 1981
Madison Square Garden

There are parts that aren't so sharp, however there is a nice full band contribution that lasts until Bobby comes back in. Box set sounds nice!
3
New Minglewood Blues
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

the tempo is slightly slower; gives it a stateliness. Brent's organ interplay with the slide guitar works, and Jerry comes in and slays.
2
Big River
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Clean, laid back and almost restrained; a clinic on less is more and a Brent keyboard showcase

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Cassidy
June 17, 1976
Capitol Theater

Has the laid back '76 vibe..agree with grendel: the drummers keep a spark in an otherwise very mellow version which is a nice juxtaposition
Throwing Stones
Oct. 11, 1983
Madison Square Garden

...and we head out of the great Throwing Stones and into Sugar Magno...NOOO!!! Hard right turn by Jerry into Touch!!!
Dark Star
Oct. 31, 1971
Ohio Theatre

this one travels far through distinct passages! The transition out of the spacey DS and into Sugar Mag is cool
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

Pigpen wants the boys to tighten up a little bit and I think they oblige him nicely..."WE CAN'T WAIT A MINUTE!"
Turn On Your Love Light
Feb. 2, 1970
Fox Theatre

Pigpen wants the boys to tighten up a little bit and I think they oblige him nicely..."WE CAN'T WAIT A MINUTE!"
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