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2
El Paso
Dec. 7, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

Lyrically precise, energetic playing, and everyone sounds like they're enjoying themselves. What more could you ask for on this one?
3
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 26, 1971
The Palestra, U. of Rochester

The shorter versions need love to, and this one hits all the sweet spots.
2
Drums
Sept. 25, 1991
Boston Garden

Fun and thunderous, this version has some great grooves.
11
Queen Jane Approximately
Sept. 16, 1990
Madison Square Garden

Clean and confident reading with lots of personality from Phil and Vince.

Comments

Bertha
April 3, 1989
Civic Arena

Inspired version with a bit of edge from the night before. After a melee between police and would-be gatecrashers during night one, the "Test me test me, why don't you arrest me?" lyric gets a big cheer from the crowd.
We Can Run
April 2, 1989
Civic Arena

The vocal harmonies on this one are kind of a mess and it doesn't really sound like Jerry or Bob have the plot here. Brent sings the hell out of it though.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
April 1, 1988
Meadowlands Arena

This is one of those songs that really lets you know whether or not Jerry was into it that night. His vocals here let you know right away that this is going to be a special night.
Bertha
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Clean and high-energy, almost rivals the definitive version from Skull & Roses.
Bertha
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Clean and high-energy, almost rivals the definitive version from Skull & Roses.
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