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Sugar Magnolia
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Man, they're having a blast. Totally firing on all cylinders, and clipping along at 90mph. Great stuff.
2
Tennessee Jed
June 17, 1972
Hollywood Bowl

Solid rockin' version with a cruisin' pulse and tight ensemble playing at high energy.
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Black Throated Wind
June 17, 1972
Hollywood Bowl

Back from Europe with all the polish and power of a masterpiece: They've perfected the arc and emotional nuance. Miller cleanup is best (duh).
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Sugar Magnolia
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Gets pretty hard rock in places. This whole show, actually, has a high voltage rock vibe unlike all others on the tour. Underrated show all round.
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Big Railroad Blues
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Utterly gobsmacked that this ain't here yet: It's a furious barnburner. Full of get up and go.
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Truckin'
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

The long exploratory jam out of this is a subtle beauty. This whole suite is just fantastic.
Playin' In The Band
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

No question about it, this one takes off like a rocket. Going through Playin's evolution in '72 is such a treat. Each one at this stage is stretching out further and furthur. This one takes on a hard-biting psychedelic edge like none before it.
Black Throated Wind
April 16, 1972
Aarhus University

The emotional crescendo and rising arc of triumphant intensity on this is spectacular. The band is tight and swells as one to the muscular climax, really bringing out what's special about this composition. Needs more votes, this one.
Looks Like Rain
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Quite right, patchmyversion. I listened to this again on headphones and it's clearly Phil singing those beautiful harmonies. I rarely identify "favorite" versions, but this LLR is the GOAT for me. It's simply the standard I look for in all other versions.
Black Throated Wind
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Cgarces is right. This one has that something extra. Bobby doesn't lose control, and the band is pushing against the seems in a supercharged way that just pumps up energy in what by all estimates is one hell of a great first set.
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