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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

Dancin' in the Streets
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

Bobby is laying down some downright nasty licks and the Rhythm Devils are in rare form. Despite some meh playing from Jerry and a way messed up breakdown, this version is still worth your time.
Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

The emotion is just dripping off of this version, with supremely well-crafted Jerry solo. Bob and Donna deliver a powerful duet driven by spirited work from the rhythm section for a version that stands out in a very genersouly jammed first set.
Looks Like Rain
June 9, 1976
Boston Music Hall

The emotion is just dripping off of this version, with supremely well-crafted Jerry solo. Bob and Donna deliver a powerful duet driven by spirited work from the rhythm section for a version that stands out in a very genersouly jammed first set.
The Music Never Stopped
Aug. 13, 1975
Great American Music Hall

That last solo is too hot not to upvote, despite the very bumpy landing.
Drums
Oct. 19, 1974
Winterland Arena

Bill at his most thoughtful and creative. Gotta listen with the "space" jam on the GD movie soundtrack to hear just how gracefully he rebuilds the foundation.
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