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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Sept. 21, 1973
The Spectrum

Savage cut in it tho. Mike Lai's soundboard has the last minute, but the AUD just fades out (tape change?)
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

I come back to this one again and again and just go nuts for it every time.
Good Lovin'
April 17, 1971
Dillon Gym

The immortal Pig Rap. "I gotta bouta dolla and a quarter... You can't buy much for a dolla and a quarter...." And so much more. I agree with Phil (!): This is some of the best Pig out there.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 12, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

Very hot, very tight, and freakishly good. Perfect transition into a nice Stella, too.
Morning Dew
Sept. 11, 1973
William and Mary College Hall

To fully grok this one, you have got to listen to the Dark Star before it. Phil is totally explosive here, and it comes out of one his most massive solos of the year right before it. Jerry then takes his lead and tears it up in the most completely beautiful way.
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