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Cumberland Blues
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

Tight frolic, without the verge-of-chaos coal car vibe from the era. Bobby's contrib. is spot on, and Jer drops a "Went to Toledo" quote.
5
Black Throated Wind
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

A perfectly rendered, tightly orchestrated soaring arc from one of the most inexplicably underated shows of Fall '72. Listen in: Bobby's in pure form.
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Playin' In The Band
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

I have trouble understanding why this isn't already here, other than the embarrassment of riches that is Fall '72.
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Big Railroad Blues
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

One of the best I know. Hard chargin' and up tempo hot stuff.
7
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

Bites down hard, with a potent electric twang, plus Keith is full of surprises here.

Comments

New Speedway Boogie
Sept. 20, 1970
Fillmore East

Acoustic bliss and the coolest vocal outro out there.
Candyman
Dec. 26, 1970
Legion Stadium

This whole show is filled with killer '70 gems. And Bobby, Jerry and Pig seem like they were all trying to out sing the other. Rare the show with such consistent vocal excellence. And this Candyman just blows me away again and again.
Easy Wind
Dec. 26, 1970
Legion Stadium

I dig. Damn. Hot stuff.
Mama Tried
Dec. 26, 1970
Legion Stadium

Sweet and short with Bobby sounding great.
Dark Star
Dec. 15, 1971
Hill Auditorium

Goes pretty far out, but never loses the intense melodicism and rhythmic driving that characterises this great show. A beauty.