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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

Comments

Cassidy
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Listening on Headphones right now; Keith's tone in my left ear is super warm and forward...tight version
New Minglewood Blues
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

They come out firin' straight from the gate. Jerry's tone, Bobby's grit, Keith with some neat ideas...cooks
Brother Esau
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

agree with Grendel: Keep it long and slinky!
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

both sections very sharp and high energy; great climax to the 1st set
Dark Star
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

The rest of the band keeps the pulse of the song going with Phil, Keith and Bob combining forces to create the soundscape, while Jerry's guitar takes on a haunting, wailing quality before settling back in to lead the jam, which descends into spacey, free jazz-ey territory. What can you say about this one that hasn't been said? Really inspired stuff
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