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Al_Thea

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1
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

Comments

Black Peter
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

this version has some low rumbling power; whole show is simultaneously laid back and sharp
The Music Never Stopped
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

The song does seem to appear out of nowhere at the beginning; nothing feels rushed or hurried at this show.
Althea
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Much like the rest of this show, this has a slowed down stateliness to it that sort of forces you to stop and pay attention. Love Jerry's and Brent's tones together on this one.
Loser
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Jerry's mournful wail...
Sugaree
Dec. 1, 1979
Stanley Theater

Brent's organ lines are beautiful and it's so interesting to hear the song from the "Brent Perspective" when we are used to being amazed at Jerry's contributions to this song circa 1977 especially, and Jerry is lovely and delicate for his part. His second solo takes on more bite in tone and still manages to lilt and wander around nicely before peaking together with rest of the band and settling back down.
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