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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.
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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.
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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.
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