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Box of Rain
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Having held "sing something Phil" banners, I always had a soft spot for BoR. This one is tightly played and powerfuly sung. Good stuff!
3
Uncle John's Band
Nov. 14, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Hard rockin' version coming after a deliriously epic 2nd set suite. Crunchy and powerful.
9
He's Gone
Nov. 14, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

A long, smooth outro allows for a little musical discussion whether it's going to TOO or Truckin'. Great stuff that must have stolen many faces.
5
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 14, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

This CC is so sweet and much longer than others of the era before signaling the >IKYR, with lots of room to stretch out and find the sound.
3
Sugaree
Nov. 14, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

So smooth, so warm. 2nd song in the show, and they sound like its late 2nd set. Gem of a show, gem of a song.
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Chinatown Shuffle
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

With a little WRS - Prelude noodling during the tuning afterwards. Cool to hear it so early on, even if it's just for a second.
Black Throated Wind
March 23, 1972
Academy of Music

Bobby sounds great. His voice is on point and even his high-intensity emotional finish fits in perfectly with the tight energy of the band.
Playin' In The Band
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Another historically interesting heavyweight from this pivotal transition moment for Playin', which is arguably my all-around favorite GD vehicle. This one, unlike the night before, still has a few The Main Ten moments, but also the spacey Playin' jam that we'd know from later in the year. My sense is that they worked hard on expanding Playin' during the winter break, as these first ones from the year (22 March, 21 March and 02 January) sound almost nothing like the versions from December '71. Just goddamned wonderful. Put this one on the mixtape that plays on a loop over my tombstone folks....
Big Railroad Blues
March 22, 1972
Academy of Music

Great harp work from Pigpen.
Wharf Rat
March 21, 1972
Academy of Music

Both this WR and the long TOO before it are flirting with Dark Star. This is a deep version: Jerry gives it so much emotion, and the whole band is locked in to a soundscape that gives it that extra x-factor.
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