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Around and Around
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Usually a toss-off for me, and maybe it's Chuck Berry's passing that makes me think of it, but this version kicks serious ass. Deliberate and strong.
10
Bird Song
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Crisp, articulate, deliberate. This is as strong a statement about what this song could be in '72 as I know. Airplay levels of concision.
7
Cold Rain and Snow
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Always loved this one early in the first set, 'cause it meant the boys meant business. This one has a loose, comfortable sound, but with high energy.
8
Bertha
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Masterclass from the Philzone here. He tears this one up.
9
Loser
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Driven version. Purposeful, biting, and strong, with a high-tension wire energy. They meant business.

Comments

Jack Straw
Jan. 22, 1978
McArthur Court, U of Oregon

Furious shredding, blisteringly hot.
Morning Dew
Sept. 30, 1976
Mershon Auditorium, OSU

Slow building intense ride. Around 10th minute Jerry starts sounding like a room full of guitars jamming as one.
St. Stephen
Sept. 30, 1976
Mershon Auditorium, OSU

This is a great show. The band seems to be experimenting with so much, and the sound is really gentle, really "less is more". The Stephen>Jam seems so fragile in places, like gossamere or dancing fragments of memory, but constantly driving forward, too.
St. Stephen
Sept. 30, 1976
Mershon Auditorium, OSU

Crazy Fingers
Sept. 30, 1976
Mershon Auditorium, OSU

Really beautiful and long. Goes into a modal jam reminiscent of "Sketches of Spain" around 12:00.