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Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

Like the night before, a great version from a legendary show that I'm surprised wasn't already here...
3
Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Great version from this legendary show...surprised it's not already here!
3
Uncle John's Band
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Shocked this wasn't here already...gorgeous version from a legendary show, about two weeks before they recorded the studio version.
2
El Paso
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

For a song with less diversity from one version to the next, this one is better than most, and rare coming so late in the show...
1
Big Railroad Blues
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Ripping as always on E72
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Comments

Dark Star
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

This one feels very earthy to me. I was picturing myself being on a camping trip, wandering off into the woods alone at dusk as the song begins. I got lost in the woods when it suddenly turns dark after the Feelin' Groovy bit, then continued to both appreciate and be spooked by the woods for the remainder of the song. Then, at the transition into Sugar Mags, I stumbled upon my friends waiting for me around the campfire. Billy's use of the toms starting around the 22:00 mark lends it a bit of a tribal feel as well. If most Stars are an acid trip, I guess this one is more of a shrooms trip lol.
Next Time You See Me
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

I dig the slower tempo. If nothing else, it re-captures your attention for a song that can sometimes sort of float by unnoticed, at least for me...
Big Railroad Blues
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

This is a punchy one!
Playin' In The Band
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Yes, elegant indeed. Perfect way to kick off this snack-sized great show.
Me and My Uncle
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Jerry's really ripping this one!
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