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Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion
A Homo erectus-like version but notable for Jerry's solo after the first Rio Grandee chorus.
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Jack Straw
Nov. 18, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion
The definition of brevity. Sweet stuff!!!
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Scarlet Begonias
Aug. 5, 1974
Philadelphia Civic Arena
Awesome early version. Jerry has a great solo at the end.
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Wharf Rat
Dec. 9, 1993
Sports Arena
Jerry impassioned yet subdued singing in that ragged and worn voice is deeply affecting.
11
Days Between
Sept. 16, 1993
Madison Square Garden
Jerry's voice and singing at this time fit this one perfectly.
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Eyes Of The World
Nov. 4, 1977
Cotterell Gym - Colgate University
A more raucous 'Eyes' I haven't heard, and yet it never feels rushed or loud for cheap effect. And while it may be fast, Jerry just cuts through it all like a gold medal slalom skier. Not the best of '77, but a great musical specimen, nonetheless.
They Love Each Other
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College
I like it the more I hear it. Keith's solo is alright and Jerry keeps landing on these little blissed-out knolls (like terraced rice paddies) in his. For a big cresting TLEO solo, on the other hand, check out 4/16/78.
St. Stephen
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College
I'll take this over most of the '68-'70 versions.
Estimated Prophet
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College
Still underrated. The big outro solo on this one is probably the most ferocious of '77. The Wolf is all burnin' eyes, curled lips and drawn teeth and pink gums.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
Nov. 2, 1977
Field House - Seneca College
A really nice 'Scarlet Begonias' gives way to an at first delicate, made-for-headphones transition that develops into a deep groove upon, in, and throughout which Jerry does some tasty melodic landscaping. I also like the first solo in the 'Fire'. And while Jerry doesn't nail all the lyrics, I do like the way he sings this one. Wait!...is this the best version from Fall '77?
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Me and Bobby McGee, Springfield Civic Center, Oct. 2, 1972
When I Paint My Masterpiece, Capital Centre, Sept. 13, 1987
Stagger Lee, Capital Centre, Sept. 13, 1987
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Amazing version! 10/9/76 still ...
Just listen to for ...
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