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Grateful Novice

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Me and My Uncle
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Bobby sings the hell out of this one. I know we've all heard dozens of these, but this one had that little bit extra that throws it over the top.
6
Looks Like Rain
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

This song usually doesn't do it for me, but this is quite pretty. The SBD cuts out mid-solo, but it's a minor problem.
7
Brown Eyed Women
Feb. 15, 1973
Dane County Coliseum

Jerry flubs some lyrics, but I liked the solo. Hints at the promise later to come in this well-known show.
8
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
July 28, 1973
Grand Prix Racecourse

The surviving tape has some issues, but this is a powerful version.
6
Estimated Prophet
Aug. 29, 1983
Silva Hall, Hult Center

Comments

Desolation Row
May 10, 1987
Laguna Seca Raceway

Greetings and welcome MuffinMan! Thanks for turning me on to this, it's a great version. Bobby is singing his heart out, and the rest of the boys support him quite musically. This is how Dylan is meant to be performed!
Logger Song
Sept. 7, 1985
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Thanks djchall– I was wondering about what was being done to Bobby's sound (at the board?). No big deal, just curious.
Logger Song
Sept. 7, 1985
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Had to check it out since I'd not heard it before. Can anyone clue me in on what's going on here?
Bird Song
Dec. 12, 1994
Sports Arena

Nice version! Long and trippy, with some nice playing from Vince and Bobby especially (Phil sounds a bit too low in the AUD for me to really tell either way). I realize it’s not for everybody, but I have always liked MIDI Jerry, and while I think that the broader palette of colors could be a crutch sometimes, it definitely expands the band’s sound and is masterful when tastefully applied (like here). 90s fans, this is the business. Others, get past the date and give me substantive criticism if you don’t like it, I’d love to talk about it.
Me and My Uncle
Dec. 5, 1971
Felt Forum - Madison Square Garden

Absolutely.