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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.
15
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.
1
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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He's Gone
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall
Well sung, beautiful buttery bass, and Keith manages to fill in the holes with exquisite understatement.
Mexicali Blues
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds
This is where things start to sparkle around the edges.
Big River
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Had always meant to comment on this one because of the transition out of Eyes. Gave it another listen recently and, amongst other merits, was struck by Keith doing this real nifty Vince Guaraldi-sounding stuff on his solo.
Dark Star
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater
Excellent intro portion. Post-verse is gongs and feedback. Listen to the crowd shushing each other--it's practically like a Keith Jarrett concert. Next comes a 'Main Ten Jam' (which would later get incorporated into PITB) and then a nice little jam before going into a hot 'Dancin'. This only circulates as an AUD and, as such, it very well could be one of the top ten most essential AUDs to have.
Morning Dew
Nov. 8, 1970
Capitol Theater
Add this to the list of essential Dews.
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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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