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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.
4
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

Bertha
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

^It sounds to me like they abandoned ship because someone shouted for "something sweet"
Black Peter
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

^Couldn't have said it better myself, Carrion_Crow! Ego death is an experience you can't possibly explain, but a great "Black Peter" like this sure comes close...
Casey Jones
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Keith really shines on this one, followed by Phil playing wingman in Pig's stead heading into intermission...
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Criminally underrated! That should change now with the box set. I think this is kind of a "Goldilocks" version -- tight, well-sung verses; some spaciness; some dreaminess; some Tiger. A+ in my books...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Transition finds a really unique space...like they stumbled upon a peaceful little meadow along the way and wandered in for a minute :)
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