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Loser
Sept. 10, 1974
Alexandra Palace
Phil drops some serious bombs to complement Jerry’s ringing leads.
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Pretty Peggy O
Aug. 24, 1980
Grand Center
Jerry’s solo is a fountain of melodic exuberance, reminiscent of the BEW earlier in the set.
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Wharf Rat
Oct. 27, 1973
Indianapolis State Fair Coliseum
Worth switching to the AUD to hear the explosive ending after the SBD cuts out. Just awe-inspiring.
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Drums -> Space
March 26, 1990
Knickerbocker Arena
Freaky electro Drums. In Space, listen for Bobby’s wild playing shortly before Jerry segues into Miracle.
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Me and Bobby McGee
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum
Tight, energetic, heartfelt rendition of this era staple.
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Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Sept. 22, 1991
Boston Garden
Really a deft performance. The gently swaying rhythm, the keyboard-accordion interplay, the clear, confident singing. Beautiful.
Looks Like Rain
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater
The other comments are spot-on. This is a uniquely delicate version that suggests raindrops, not thunderclaps. One of a bazillion potential “best” versions from 1976-77. … And the vibe carries over into Peggy-O.
Big River
Oct. 14, 1983
Hartford Civic Center
As an aside, the Seamons matrix sounds perfect and is like hearing the show for the first time.
Let It Grow
Oct. 9, 1983
Greensboro Coliseum
Immense spinning mirror ball of a Let It Grow throwing light into the dingy corners of the room.
Truckin'
May 20, 1973
U.C.
Intense swing, almost like a version from a year later. Hard to believe all that Truckin’ > Other One fits into a comparatively modest 31-minute package.
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And We Bid You Goodnight, Bellarmine College, Dec. 7, 1968
Cold Rain and Snow, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, Nov. 13, 1972
Box of Rain, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, Nov. 13, 1972
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