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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

Playin' In The Band
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Part one is easily the weakest moment of the second set, but the bottom of the sandwich makes up for it.
Looks Like Rain
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

Jerry's main solo feels like an extension of the lover's plea in Barlow's lyrics. Stunningly expressive and thoughtful.
Sugaree
May 19, 1977
Fox Theatre

The third jam is so joyful and creative. They practically build a brand new song on top of Sugaree. In a month filled with stellar performances of this song, this one is tops.
Help On The Way > Slipknot > Franklin's Tower
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Great American Music Hall is still the GOAT, but there's no way you'll put this one on and have a bad time.
Good Lovin'
May 5, 1977
New Haven Coliseum

When we're talking '76-'78, I almost always prefer Good Lovin and Bertha when they're separated from one another. This one flows nicely out of a pretty hot FOTM and re-channels that energy into a very satisfying rocker. Worth seeking out, but only as part of Scarlet>Fire>GL suite.
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