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Loser
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena
Solid and soulful. Jerry's voice is on point.
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Big Railroad Blues
Dec. 31, 1970
Winterland Arena
Not on the list, but hidden in an unfortunately cut Easy Wind. Tinny recording but killer, fast, and furious jamming.
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Smokestack Lightnin'
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium
Soulful pure blues. This is an intimate, informal show. It ain't slick, and that's just fine.
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Playin' In The Band
April 15, 1971
Allegheny College
Only 2 months old, and 22nd time: They were working hard on it, and you can hear the explosive potential. Manic warbler mode, Main 10 at the surface.
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Truckin'
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium
Tight simmering burner here, with nice Bobby/Jerry mix levels. Pig on organ is a little lost, so try headphones for some fun.
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Pretty Peggy O
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum
Oh jeez, this is a pretty one. It rocks - not like rock-and-roll rocking, but like a sleeping baby in a cradle in a safe warm boat on a gentle lake with a soft breeze just ever-so-lightly scented with a whisper of indica flowers.
Cold Rain and Snow
Jan. 31, 1970
The Warehouse
They hit this show opener with some gusto - one of the reasons why it was always my favorite when they opened with it. I'm not sure if it's tape speed wobble or some tuning issues at first, but they seem to sort out the sound by the end.
Estimated Prophet
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum
These early versions had the madness in them. Though short, this one conveys 'cracking up' in a heavy way.
Deal
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum
Mid-tempo with a bounce and soft-shoe, but doesn't really lift off until the out-chorus. Clean and pristine... the '77 sound starts to really coalesce just about here.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 22, 1977
The Spectrum
Sarcasm or not, that comment made my day. And unique or not, this MHUT is all about the Rio Grand section.
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