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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

Jack Straw
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

A few slight lyrical flubs by Bobby, but otherwise a very nice version.
Tennessee Jed
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Some priceless banter from Bob before they launch into this one. Starts you off with a smile...as if Tennessee Jed doesn't always put one there anyway :)
Deal
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Jerry gets pretty into the vocals towards the end compared to other '72 versions...
Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Yes, Sooty -- they play the second verse 3/23 New York and 5/4 Paris! Jerry sounds like he wants to play it in Dusseldorf, but Bob overrules him and they slip into a great Wharf Rat.
Wharf Rat
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Excellent, extended (for '72) outro and a great version overall.
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