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Jack Straw
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Tight, well-sung and really buzzing with energy. Keith has some great flourishes.
1
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Hilarious intro as Bob and Jerry come in out of time with Phil. Hot one once they get going -- especially Billy, who's really 'on' at this show...
1
Big River
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Phil and Bill sound like a runaway box car in an Appalachian mine! Heady interplay during the solos.
2
Tennessee Jed
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Cool chording from Bobby and a very restless Phil during the verses, then Billy and Keith fire off the jack hammer at the end of Jerry's lyrical solo.
1
Me and My Uncle
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

This one is pretty unique for a song that didn't change much night to night...

Comments

Bertha
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Phil is nice and bouncy on this one. The whole first set is one of the best examples of that "hot mellow" thing they had going on in '73...
Box of Rain
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Very nice one, and yes, a nice country vibe. Probably my favourite outside of the 9/17/70 Fillmore East version.
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Too bad they didn't play this more often...I guess it just makes this one that much more special!
They Love Each Other
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

A few verses are omitted, which is too bad, because it's a killer version.
Morning Dew
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Beautiful, elegant...what an opener!