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Submissions

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.

Comments

Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Three part harmony on opening verse. Keith with Bobby and Jerry? Doesn't sound like Phil. Nice.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Just wonderful. Nice long smooth jamming opening up a great show. Maybe my all time favourite.
The Other One
March 15, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Excellent transition out of Truckin.
The Other One
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

One of the most challenging and musically interesting TOOs ever. Starts with a great Phil solo; There are sections that sound like Jerry's MIDI work from 15 years later (!), a Phil-driven jam in 5/4 time around 08:00 and a wicked meltdown. A+
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Nice long China jam. Great version.