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Me and Bobby McGee
April 18, 1971
Lusk Field House - State University Of New York

Confident Soulful Sonically Strong
10
Don't Ease Me In
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Crisp and right
5
Casey Jones
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Not Flashy, Just Exactly Perfect Though

Comments

Sing Me Back Home
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Such a terrific, full throated, yet tender effort by Jerry with some fluid and passionate guitar work. But I cannot get used to the caterwauling effect around 9:16. Otherwise absolutely gorgeous. And I actually like Donna on Scarlet Begonias - she adds a lot sometimes.
Me and Bobby McGee
April 18, 1971
Lusk Field House - State University Of New York

I was at this show long ago and remember the band having fun, feeling its power, even after many hours. Had the audience swaying, rocking, and didn't miss any notes found some new ones.
Sugar Magnolia
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Super powerful. Chugs along just like you want it to.
Bertha
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

totally excellent, almost jaunty, version. it jumps. interesting contrast with spacy/country-soul style 5/9/77. both superb.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

really good version. everyone at peak form. have to disagree that 1st 2 choruses of SB solo are sloppy. seem almost meditative to me, but very much in control. remainder seems to be jerry reaching up and down the neck for something new. his control returns in the very beautiful tail jam> transition. they just had it right that night for this kind of smooth and transcendent rendition
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