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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

Tennessee Jed
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Calling all Jed-heads: This version fucks.
Me and Bobby McGee
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Pig's organ contributions on this tour are such an improvement from Winter '71 that you can't help but wonder what could have been if he'd stuck around. Performances like this really draw attention to it. Strong performance all around.
Playin' In The Band
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Maybe a controversial take, but I think this length is the sweet spot for Playin. Enough space for some tasty jamming without time for things to descend into nothingness.
Loser
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

That magical alchemy is on full display here; soulful and mellow never melded so well. Everyone sounds relaxed yet inspired, and the group dynamic couldn't be sharper. Easily in my top 5 Losers.
Mister Charlie
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

Bob's licks during Jer's solo are phenomenal. Every first set song in this show soars.
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