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Casey Jones
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Pretty good climax on this one, which is the key to the song IMO. All-around solid version, surprised it's not on here yet.
3
St. Stephen
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

They sound a bit bored with it to my ears until Phil kicks them into gear around the 4:00 mark. Probably smart that they gave it a break after '71...
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Mama Tried
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

More relaxed pace than usual, which allows Bob to give a nice, thoughtful vocal performance.
4
Around and Around
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Last song missing from this great show, released as Dave's Picks 36.
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Around and Around
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Only song from this great show that wasn't on here yet.
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Comments

Sugar Magnolia
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Maybe not the very best, but better than most! In the upper-echelon, for sure...
Row Jimmy
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

One of the best I've heard!
Box of Rain
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Beautiful version that captures the dreamy vibe of the studio version well...
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Really starting to sound like '73, as is the case on a few other tunes this evening as well. Great version.
Mexicali Blues
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Heaps of fun indeed. Bobby must have been elated to have written such a good cowboy song...
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