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Submissions

5
Comes A Time
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

1st version and Keith's 1st show. Jerry's voice is clear and full of meaning and remorse. Very beautiful.
4
Deep Elem Blues
Sept. 30, 1971
Studio

Unique as an electric funky blues. The only recording of it between 70 and 78 in a studio rehearsal. Pity this didn't go into rotation this way.
1
Jack Straw
Sept. 30, 1971
Studio

Historic oddity. Keith's rehearsal and three weeks before the first live version. Alternate lyrics, but fun. Some sound issues, tape wobble/speed.
1
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 30, 1971
Studio

Historic moment with Keith's rehearsals, so there's that. But there's also some magic here and they really bite into the groove. Some sound issues.
3
Sugar Magnolia
Aug. 26, 1971
Gaelic Park

Totally nuts. The jam is supernova material.

Comments

Black Peter
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Not the psychedelic exploration of death and dying BP can be, but a smooth low-boil groove with great soul.
Cumberland Blues
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

"Cumberland Polka". Just simply amazing.
Bird Song
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Fragile like a little bird, then soaring. A beautiful jewel.
Looks Like Rain
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Typically a FFW moment for me (go tape!) but this one held my attention and gets a star. Bobby's on!
They Love Each Other
June 30, 1973
Universal Amphitheatre

Matrix version not so bad either.