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Joe_Brown

Coal Baron

+1973


Submissions

7
Truckin'
Nov. 14, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Just when it seems like they've decided on O1 as the jam vehicle of choice, they suddenly switch to a great Truckin'.
3
Next Time You See Me
March 25, 1972
Academy of Music

Nice extended jam on this one, with Pig driving the band to new heights.
2
Turn On Your Love Light
March 25, 1972
Academy of Music

Pig takes the wheel on a wild ride through the funk dimension. "I know you got it hid away someplace, 'cuz I've been there before."
4
Uncle John's Band
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Sugar Magnolia->Caution->Uncle John's Band is a very cool sequence, kind of a preview of the Europe 72 jams.
1
Chinatown Shuffle
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

One of the earliest Shuffles, and it's a good one. Pig sings some lyrics differently, and I dig the organ/piano combo.

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Dec. 12, 1972
Winterland Arena

It's a 1972 Playing, so of course it deserves attention! The jam in this one doesn't take off like others from late 72, but the reprise is very well executed.
Alligator
Feb. 24, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

The whole sequence is amazing. I recently noticed that Jerry quotes "And We Bid You Goodnight" around the 5 minute mark of the 2nd Alligator.
Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

I love the tonal shift about 12 minutes in.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

Boy, this one just cries out for a full SBD. What we do have sounds amazing.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

After some initial sound issues, this one takes off, and the jam is outta sight! It doesn't get as intense as others from this period, but the band's interplay is outstanding.