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Not Fade Away
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

Thunderous and energetic, just the way to end the show
20
Me and My Uncle
Nov. 7, 1971
Harding Theatre

Right in the middle of the DS>Drums>TOO>MAMU>TOO...the transition is perfect, and the driving bass really brings it home
117
Brokedown Palace
Sept. 27, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Just listen to it...the best version ever
21
Black Throated Wind
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

It's really nice, the recording I have just has this wonderful rawness to it...either way not surprising considering the show
21
New Minglewood Blues
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

Englishtown...there's nice keith in this version.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias
April 29, 1977
The Palladium

Even though it's not a perfect 77 style soundboard it's awesome. the sound is saturated and rich...sounds like you're there. I'm getting excited (just hit the jam...)
Pretty Peggy O
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

erm, Right *after*
Pretty Peggy O
Dec. 27, 1977
Winterland Arena

This is definitely the best version of this tune. Bobby is all over the rhythm filler...check out the note right "and he died for a maid" THAT NOTE gets me everytime.
El Paso
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

I think this links you to the whole show, it's aud obviously but it's nice as hell.
Hard to Handle
Aug. 6, 1971
Hollywood Palladium

I mean, this is it. Hard to handle = This song. Pig has got swagger like no other and he tells jerry play yo guitar. I love how earlier in the show bobby tells the recorder to move back and he yells back to bob "Naw This is, It Right here!" and he was right