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Wharf Rat
Oct. 19, 1971
Northrop Auditorium, U. of Minn.

Amazing that this one isn't here. Keith's first show, Pigpen absent.
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 15, 1971
The Austin Municipal Auditorium

Twangy with some enthusiastic Keith banging
1
Casey Jones
Dec. 31, 1972
Winterland Arena

Keith really adds some intensity. Do you know where your train is at 2am?
1
Good Lovin'
June 8, 1977
Winterland Arena

Hey, this isn't bad! Tacked on to the second set opener Bertha.
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Good Lovin'
Oct. 16, 1977
Louisiana State U

I can't believe this one isn't here. Short but very sweet.
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Comments

Promised Land
July 17, 1976
Orpheum Theatre

Jerry almost goes Hawaiian early on. Maximum twang, midtempo by Billy. Nice fills by Keith.
Mississippi Halfstep Uptown Toodeloo
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

I absolutely agree with you about one drummer, but that's not a popular position. From listening to songs with just Bill, I have decided that he has a lot to do with how well the song turns out. It starts with the tempo he has chosen from the onset of the song. With two drummers, that dynamic is less likely to occur. Also, I don't care for how hard Mickey strikes the drums. At times, the drums sound cluttered and interfere with the melody.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

This is a tremendous piece of music.
Wharf Rat
Nov. 14, 1973
San Diego International Sports Arena

The gentle outro's interplay between Jerry and Keith is breathtaking. This is a must listen. So wonderful. And the Eyes that precedes is also.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

I don't get it, I guess. I think this is a hot mess, especially in China Cat where the band seems out of sync with each other. And Rider lacks the usual energy. This show is going to get much better, though.
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