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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

Playin' In The Band
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Led by Garcia, the entire band is in sync, especially around the 11 min mark. Wild and frenetic but all together and all in swirling in the maelstrom
Samson and Delilah
June 21, 1980
West High Auditorium

The back and forth between Jerry's and Brent's parts is very vibrant and active; gives the whole tune life
Loser
June 21, 1980
West High Auditorium

The point where Jerry's tone picks up some aggression and he rips through the rest of the solo with anguish and malice...breaking down to a soft landing; very enjoyable
Greatest Story Ever Told
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Whole band is firing on all cylinders, right out of the gate. Jerry sounds so excited to get it started!
Row Jimmy
May 21, 1974
Edmundson Pavilion

Great full band rendition. Keith plays so pretty this whole show.
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