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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

Eyes Of The World
Sept. 15, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

It sounds like they've never played it before, and I mean that in the best way possible. The sound we're more familiar with is the superior approach, but this is a great example of the band being adaptable and playing to the uniqueness of the environment.
Estimated Prophet
Sept. 15, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

This is a unique version -- slower and more mellow without feeling lethargic. Bob seems particularly inspired on guitar here. Not quite an all-timer, but certainly worth hearing.
El Paso
July 8, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

It's fine, but it tanks some of the momentum gained by Dire Wolf. Well-played version poorly placed in the setlist.
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

This version is very straight forward but overall well-executed. One of the reasons this version manages to shine is the outstanding sound quality that I attribute at least in part to the venue. I've heard many Betty Boards and they all sound excellent, but at these Red Rocks shows the band's tone is absolutely dialed in. Everyone is audible in exactly the measure you'd want them to be.
Passenger
July 7, 1978
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

A little rough around the edges, but they're definitely feeling this one. One of my favorite first sets of '78.
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