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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.
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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.
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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

Me and My Uncle
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Jerry certainly does tear it a new one! Ferocious version.
Bertha
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

^Agreed! Spectacular version to kick off an epic show. I rank this show 3rd for E72, narrowly behind Rotterdam and the second night in Paris...
Uncle John's Band
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

A few slight lyrical flubs keep it below the other Europe '72 versions, but a nice, peaceful end to a great show nonetheless.
Dark Star
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

This one feels very earthy to me. I was picturing myself being on a camping trip, wandering off into the woods alone at dusk as the song begins. I got lost in the woods when it suddenly turns dark after the Feelin' Groovy bit, then continued to both appreciate and be spooked by the woods for the remainder of the song. Then, at the transition into Sugar Mags, I stumbled upon my friends waiting for me around the campfire. Billy's use of the toms starting around the 22:00 mark lends it a bit of a tribal feel as well. If most Stars are an acid trip, I guess this one is more of a shrooms trip lol.
Next Time You See Me
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

I dig the slower tempo. If nothing else, it re-captures your attention for a song that can sometimes sort of float by unnoticed, at least for me...
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