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Playin' In The Band
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

At risk of putting all '71 up here. Tell me to stop if too much! I just love the twangy country versions, knowing the evolution in store for it.
12
Wharf Rat
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Extremely powerful. Strong vocals, massive sound, tremendous jam, great mix. Coming off 30 minutes of TOO like a parachute from the ionosphere.
3
Bird Song
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Intricate zigzagging solo work from Jerry, tight ensemble playing. Doesn't ever "soar" like some of them, but more exploratory and compelling.
3
Casey Jones
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

They announce the set-break, then decide to blow out the tubes on this one, capping one of the best 1st sets of 1971.
4
Loser
Aug. 23, 1971
Auditorium Theatre

Snarling guitar solo and great organ sound in an excellently mixed (Bobby audible always a plus) SBD. The whole first set is sweet heady goodness.

Comments

The Other One
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

One of the best Bobby-Jerry meltdown conversations during a TOO that I know of: Helped by fine stereo panning for the different guitars and great sound.
The Other One
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Rising and falling (y'all) intesity and super-charged rhthymic complications make for an interesting version. Keith on Rhodes is nice and of course we've got great sound for the Kezar shows.
Me and My Uncle
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Badass cowboys. Go Dead!
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Absolutely burning. Great improvements on the C.Miller versions. Keith's contribution really shines. Kezar gets a lot of play of course, but check out 22, 26, 28, 30 and 31 March for total Playin' headiness, some of which are arguably more interesting, tighter and more shredding than here. (Headphones only for some with sound quality issues.)
Eyes Of The World
May 26, 1973
Kezar Stadium

Like this one? Check out Santa Barbara 6 days earlier.