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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

Stella Blue
Aug. 12, 1972
Sacramento Memorial Auditorium

I'm really loving these '72 versions...they don't drag at all, as it sometimes could in later years.
The Other One
July 25, 1972
Paramount Theater

The jam was giving me slight hints of the '71 "Hard To Handle" jams, actually. Great, unique version...
Sugar Magnolia
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Celebratory indeed...great (pre-OMSN) capper to one of my favourite '72 shows!
Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Stays a little too close to home for being this long IMO. I like the one from the night before better (and prefer the night before as a complete show).
Sing Me Back Home
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

I like the 5/4 Paris version slightly better, but this is one of the best for sure.
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