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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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Brown Eyed Women
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

They actually only played it six times on this tour, with 5/25 being the only one after this. I agree, it's a great version apart from Jerry's minor lyrical flubs.
Mister Charlie
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Jerry is in a very adventurous with both his riffing and the solo on this one. Great, swaggering version.
Sugaree
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Jerry's vocals are very impassioned on this one, seemingly paying special attention to each syllable...
Playin' In The Band
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

One of only seven times (out of 600 total plays) that they opened with PITB! This one feels much longer than its 10:33 run time — in a good way. You can tell this show has that "it" factor from the start...
The Other One
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

I ranked this fourth of the tour last year, but I now realize that was a mistake. I'd put it ahead of Bickershaw for third at least (had Paris first and Frankfurt second). Goes very far out and covers some crazy terrain, yet stays every bit as refined as the gorgeous venue it was performed in...A++
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