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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.
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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
Sugaree
Aug. 1, 1973
Roosevelt Stadium
Keith's musicality on display too. His accompanyment to Jer during the climax is top form.
Estimated Prophet
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center
This one has all the blazing voices in the head on the verge of madness trippiness that the great Estimateds can bring. Bobby's perfect.
Samson and Delilah
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center
This one pokes you in the eye and demands your attention. NOT backgroud music.
Brown Eyed Women
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center
From the first note this version just rocks. Jer's all over it on his first solo, which is quite different from other BEW of the time. Lovely "oooh oooh" harmonies from Bobby and Donna, too.
Sugaree
May 28, 1977
Hartford Civic Center
Not only 22 minutes, but 22 interesting, musically exploring solo-after-solo minutes. My new favourite.
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