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5
Comes A Time
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

1st version and Keith's 1st show. Jerry's voice is clear and full of meaning and remorse. Very beautiful.
4
Deep Elem Blues
Sept. 30, 1971
Studio

Unique as an electric funky blues. The only recording of it between 70 and 78 in a studio rehearsal. Pity this didn't go into rotation this way.
1
Jack Straw
Sept. 30, 1971
Studio

Historic oddity. Keith's rehearsal and three weeks before the first live version. Alternate lyrics, but fun. Some sound issues, tape wobble/speed.
1
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 30, 1971
Studio

Historic moment with Keith's rehearsals, so there's that. But there's also some magic here and they really bite into the groove. Some sound issues.
3
Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Totally nuts. The jam is supernova material.
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Comments

Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Never hits that level of wicked psychotic meltdown like some of the massive stars, but has some of the sweetest most melodic spontaneous composition they ever did. Oh and the glorious jam transitioning into Sugar Mag followed by a furiously heavy Caution make this every bit worth the praise.
Looks Like Rain
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Trouble groking this song? Check this one out and get it once and for all.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

This one is a nice long ride. They take their time, but get you there alright. Understated, but brilliant and coherent - up there with the best of them.
Black Throated Wind
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Great version with cool, almost punk rock energy to it. Set lists.net and the box set have this going into 'Next time You See Me', not 'Sitting on top of the world'. What gives?
It Must Have Been The Roses
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Sounds great up-tempo. To my ears it's better as a country crooner than as a slow ballad.
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