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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

El Paso
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

The original ripcord.
Black Throated Wind
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

Different lyrics? You mean a flub? BTW is all about the poetry, and blown lyrics pretty can much disqualify any version from the "best ever" conversation.
Me and My Uncle
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

I'm not sure what could make a version of Me and My Uncle the best ever, but the precision and passion flowing through this version surely make it a contender.
Sugaree
Aug. 27, 1972
Old Renaissance Faire Grounds

This is an inherently good version because the band is playing incredibly well, but Jerry isn't really laying down anything memorable here. Overrated is right.
Black Peter
Aug. 25, 1972
Berkeley Community Theatre

Love the space Jerry leaves in his first solo. It really adds a certain weight to the song and is cohesive with the themes and spirit. Bob and Phil seem to be perfectly in sync too. Fantastic version.
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