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Submissions

1
Jack Straw
Dec. 2, 1971
Boston Music Hall

Up tempo and forceful jamming. A strong version.
14
You Win Again
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Such a sweet rare treat.
11
Cumberland Blues
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Faster than any other I know, and rip-roaringly good. Sound quality is B though (FM to mic to cassette).
1
Jack Straw
Dec. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Despite sound quality questions, this is a barn burner. Jerry on 'roids with muscular jamming over an inspired Billy K. Murky but hot.
3
Ramble On Rose
Nov. 12, 1971
San Antonio Civic Auditorium

Solid and strong. Keith's sound is way high in the mix, but to nice effect. Unfortunately jerry is barely audible. Could use a fix.

Comments

Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Never hits that level of wicked psychotic meltdown like some of the massive stars, but has some of the sweetest most melodic spontaneous composition they ever did. Oh and the glorious jam transitioning into Sugar Mag followed by a furiously heavy Caution make this every bit worth the praise.
Looks Like Rain
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Trouble groking this song? Check this one out and get it once and for all.
Playin' In The Band
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

This one is a nice long ride. They take their time, but get you there alright. Understated, but brilliant and coherent - up there with the best of them.
Black Throated Wind
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Great version with cool, almost punk rock energy to it. Set lists.net and the box set have this going into 'Next time You See Me', not 'Sitting on top of the world'. What gives?
It Must Have Been The Roses
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Sounds great up-tempo. To my ears it's better as a country crooner than as a slow ballad.