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Jack Straw
May 18, 1977
Fox Theatre

Keith!!
5
Row Jimmy
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

High & lonesome, lithe & lean, and not too slow. Drums mixed way up in sbd and Billy's syncopated pulse carries the song.
6
Sugaree
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

Despite all the sound problems and a cut chorus, this just swings. Billy's nicely upfront in the sbd, everything gels. Melodic, heartfelt.

Comments

Dear Mr. Fantasy
April 1, 1990
The Omni

From "Without A Net" (faded before segue to Hey Jude). Another great Brent vocal.
Casey Jones
Oct. 2, 1977
Paramount Theatre

Unbelievably good! "Truly epic", as DeadATL said above. Like a soundtrack to the journey of a lifetime, or the final sequence of 2001: A Space Odyssey. Who would've guessed they'd take this song to such heights?
Dear Mr. Fantasy
July 2, 1989
Sullivan Stadium

Totally agree, this has all the ingredients... everyone's on fire... a heady brew!
Althea
March 14, 1981
Hartford Civic Center

Brilliant song in any era: hypnotic, foreboding, transcendent, demands and rewards repeat plays. The Barry Glassberg aud is unbelievably good (sounds like a very nice matrix).
Dear Mr. Fantasy
July 24, 1987
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Stadium

Brent's vocals on this song are among the most soulful and exhilarating I've ever heard, especially this performance. Hauntingly exalted.
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