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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.

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Passenger
April 6, 1978
Curtis Hixon Convention Center

Everything that makes April '78 special. Slightly hairier than '77 but still precise and in the pocket. This version avoids feeling like a throwaway.
Wharf Rat
April 12, 1971
Civic Arena

The main song portion is.a bit Shakey, but the jam is beautiful.
St. Stephen
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

The William Tell portion and the jam that follows are extremely well done. Top-shelf version.
Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1969
Thelma Theater

This one works up quite a head of steam. The jam here replaces the typical spaciness with a heaviness you'd associate more with The Other One or St. Stephen. These Thelma shows have a "thick" sound I've not heard elsewhere, and this Dark Star epitomizes it quite well.
Me and My Uncle
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

There is so much to love about this version. Bob's vocal choices highlight the narrator's edge and desperation, which Jerry also ably embodies through his leads. Keith is just on fire. The crowd was clearly loving it in the moment, too. Top-shelf MAMU
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