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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

Truckin'
Dec. 6, 1971
Felt Forum, Madison Square Garden

I love when you can actually Pig's organ with Keith's piano in one jam. I wish that had been the case more often. This version is sloppy, yes. But the energy more than makes up for it if you ask me.
The Other One
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

That heavy blues mini-jam shortly after Drums alone makes this version worth seeking out. But in general, this is easily one of the best TOOs in a year full of them.
You Win Again
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Agreed, excellent vocal performance.
Tennessee Jed
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Possibly my favorite version of this song. Both the jam and verse/chorus sections of the song are completely inspired and every member of the band is contributing to their fullest. There may be bigger versions, but none of them are as just exactly perfect as this one.
Truckin'
Nov. 17, 1971
Albuquerque Civic Auditorium

Not quite one of the all-time barnburners, but this one cooks with lots of aggressive fills from Bob.
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