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New Minglewood Blues
May 4, 1979
Hampton Coliseum

Take me to church, Brent!
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Drums
April 22, 1978
Nashville Municipal Auditorium

The Beast in all its glory!
5
Johnny B. Goode
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

They attack this one with a rare level of energy and precision. Nice showcase for Pig on Organ too.
3
Next Time You See Me
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Excellent harmonica solo from Pig.
8
New Minglewood Blues
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

Keith and Bobby absolutely crush it, setting up a white hot solo from Jerry to kick off a brilliant show.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
April 5, 1982
The Spectrum

One of my favorite versions of any era. The jam goes way far out but never dissolves into nothingness. Great focus, even better group interplay. This is what we listen for, folks.
Mexicali Blues
April 6, 1982
The Spectrum

The jam portion has a lot of interesting contributions from the full band, especially Brent. A rewarding version.
Don't Ease Me In
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

Phil and Keith are really dialed in. This version is far from another first set throwaway.
Looks Like Rain
Oct. 19, 1973
Oklahoma City Fairgrounds Arena

This one just glides along beautifully. Everyone is in full control of their space.
Candyman
Oct. 8, 1989
Hampton Coliseum

This one has the spirit of a great version but ultimately fails to deliver. At the outset, they sound primed to knock this one out of the park. That's not what happens though --- great onstage energy and sound can't eclipse the multiple flubs.
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