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2
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

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I meant it as an adjective to describe the playing, not a reference to him as a "druggie" or any other remark directed at his person. I'll concede that it was a lazy comment and can see how it comes across as tacky.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I disagree. Like it or not, that facet of his being and his creativity is inseparable from his legacy. Celebrating Jerry means acknowledging the many dimensions of his musical persona -- the good, the bad, the ugly and the magic that he always found in the middle.
Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

Druggy Jerry at his finest.
Jack A Roe
Dec. 3, 1979
Uptown Theatre

I agree with the original note. The intro is busy in a way that makes your ears perk up and makes you get to groovin'. Cool stuff.
Stella Blue
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

The transition into Around and Around is more like a transformation. Nothing short of musical alchemy.
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