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Jack Straw
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Tight, well-sung and really buzzing with energy. Keith has some great flourishes.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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Uncle John's Band
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Love Jerry's references to "Everyday People" during his first little solo break at around 2:30. Great version.
Turn On Your Love Light
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

I wish these European versions had the "shine on me" coda to feel complete, because the rest of the song is certainly played as well as it ever was on this tour. Love Jerry's slide work around the 10-minute mark in this one.
Jack Straw
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

I really like the setlist pacing of putting this right before an epic DS, just like they did the show before this one in Paris.
Casey Jones
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

One of the better ones. Jerry's guitar really sounds like a locomotive chugging down the tracks during the climax!
Good Lovin'
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Shot out of a cannon is the perfect way to put it, Ragnaroar...holy hell, this version smokes! Pig's rap just after being shot out of the cannon and Jerry and Billy's accompaniment to it is fantastic too. Gotta love Pig capping it off with "and it tasted mighty good..." as the song ends!
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