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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...
1
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.
1
Around and Around
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

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

Comments

Looks Like Rain
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

What a gorgeous slide solo from Jerry -- perfectly phrased!
Tennessee Jed
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Wow, one of the best closing jams I've yet heard in a Jed!
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Very banjo-like solo from Jerry. Cool version with some very spacious playing from Jerry during SSDD.
Eyes Of The World
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Just hearing this for the first time -- WOW! Fast and energetic, sure, but it's also heavier than most Eyes...this one has some bite!
Scarlet Begonias
May 19, 1974
Portland Memorial Coliseum

Was listening to this show in the backyard yesterday for the anniversary...when Donna let out that scream on the outro, my dog jolted out of her sleep and looked at me like "WTF?!"