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Big Railroad Blues
Dec. 31, 1970
Winterland Arena

Not on the list, but hidden in an unfortunately cut Easy Wind. Tinny recording but killer, fast, and furious jamming.
7
Smokestack Lightnin'
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

Soulful pure blues. This is an intimate, informal show. It ain't slick, and that's just fine.
1
Playin' In The Band
April 15, 1971
Allegheny College

Only 2 months old, and 22nd time: They were working hard on it, and you can hear the explosive potential. Manic warbler mode, Main 10 at the surface.
1
Truckin'
Dec. 28, 1970
Legion Stadium

Tight simmering burner here, with nice Bobby/Jerry mix levels. Pig on organ is a little lost, so try headphones for some fun.
1
Me and Bobby McGee
Dec. 27, 1970
Legion Stadium

Starts simple and grows into a triumph. Can't help but think these meant a lot to the boys right after JJ's passing. Beautiful.

Comments

Jack Straw
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Three part harmony on opening verse. Keith with Bobby and Jerry? Doesn't sound like Phil. Nice.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
March 16, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Just wonderful. Nice long smooth jamming opening up a great show. Maybe my all time favourite.
The Other One
March 15, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Excellent transition out of Truckin.
The Other One
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

One of the most challenging and musically interesting TOOs ever. Starts with a great Phil solo; There are sections that sound like Jerry's MIDI work from 15 years later (!), a Phil-driven jam in 5/4 time around 08:00 and a wicked meltdown. A+
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Feb. 28, 1973
Salt Palace

Nice long China jam. Great version.