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Submissions

2
Mama Tried
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

More relaxed pace than usual, which allows Bob to give a nice, thoughtful vocal performance.
4
Around and Around
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Last song missing from this great show, released as Dave's Picks 36.
1
Around and Around
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Only song from this great show that wasn't on here yet.
1
El Paso
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Not sure if it was intentional or a minor stumble, but at the very beginning Billy plays something that sounds like the clicking heels of cowboy boots
6
Bertha
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique bounce to this one...slower than usual for '74, but still neat.

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Transition finds a really unique space...like they stumbled upon a peaceful little meadow along the way and wandered in for a minute :)
Bird Song
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Phenomenal...you know they're feeling it when they dive into this second!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Wow! Jerry really shreds on this one!
The Other One
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

This one is groovy as hell! Has me bouncing around in my seat every which way (and it's not just the couple cups of coffee I've had)!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Wow, y'all weren't kidding about Jerry's final solo in IKYR!!! Hot, hot, hot!