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Jack Straw
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Tight, well-sung and really buzzing with energy. Keith has some great flourishes.
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Mexicali Blues
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Hilarious intro as Bob and Jerry come in out of time with Phil. Hot one once they get going -- especially Billy, who's really 'on' at this show...
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Big River
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Phil and Bill sound like a runaway box car in an Appalachian mine! Heady interplay during the solos.
2
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Cool chording from Bobby and a very restless Phil during the verses, then Billy and Keith fire off the jack hammer at the end of Jerry's lyrical solo.
1
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

This one is pretty unique for a song that didn't change much night to night...
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Some great playing by Bob in the transition on this one. Bit of a different pulse to this IKYR.
He's Gone
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Neat entrance by Phil on this one.
Terrapin Station
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Definitely brisker than usual. Still a very good version, but I actually prefer the usual slower tempo for this one. There are a few other songs I wish were faster in '77 (Bertha needs to be fast IMO), but not this one.
Big Boss Man
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

My favourite as well. Some great harmonica work from Pig. Like the Mexicali that precedes it, kind of a peculiar placement, falling after the jam suite, late in the second set. However, in both cases I think it's kind of neat for a change and renews your focus on them...
Sugar Magnolia
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Agree with Carrion_Crow...they hit the sweet spot as far as the tempo is concerned on this version. Perfect groove.
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