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Loser
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

Solid powerful version where they start gelling perfectly for the set.
2
Sugar Magnolia
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

Uptempo, intense, driving statement of holy-fuckiyana rock'n'roll. Not one I usually +1, but this is worth it. The SSDD is dynamite.
4
Truckin'
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

Hard-charging diesel burner here. Bobby's nice and high in the mix, so a nice treat. The jam into TOO is brilliant.
4
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

Why no love for this great show? It isn't one of the top 10 for the year - but it's '72 and they're flowing just exactly perfect.
4
Bertha
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

A hot rocker with Phil high in the mix. This is a "get up and dance" version with everyone clearly having a blast.
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Comments

Truckin'
March 28, 1972
Academy of Music

Charlie Miller has made an enormous contribution to the family. Thank you sir, your brilliant version on the archive (I haven't picked up the DP yet) scratches that '72 itch. Particularly nice organ sound here, as mentioned above.
Two Souls in Communion
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

This is the only version that completely convinces me. It seems like they were still working on it when circumstances overtook us. Here Pigpen is, like in the Good Lovin' and Big Boss Man before it, totally and completely in charge of his game. I'm going through the Europe tour again, so maybe there are others that make it like this one out there, but for now, this is the one.
Me and My Uncle
March 18, 1971
Fox Theatre

*hear. Jeez.
Good Lovin'
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

This is not an example of Pig on overdrive, spontaneously working the crowd into a sexual frenzy while free-associating wildly. It is, however, a masterclass of slowly building up concentrated themes into an explosive version that really deserves a close listen. Good catch. This one is different, and should be higher, if only because the rap is somehow subdued, and the band is ultra tight, and yet Pig is totally in command of the whole long ride. Enjoy.
Big Boss Man
March 27, 1972
Academy of Music

Pig is in charge here. No doubt about it. Great harp work here.
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