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Not Fade Away
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Billy is pretty aggressive, as he is this whole show, and Jerry's soloing is hot...
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Flowing straight out of a fantastic 'Half-Step,' this is a goon one. It's between '71 and '72 for the best year for 'Sugar Mags' IMO...
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Jerry's solo has a bit of a '73 feel on this one...that liquid, mellow intensity.
2
Jack Straw
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Tight, well-sung and really buzzing with energy. Keith has some great flourishes.
1
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Hilarious intro as Bob and Jerry come in out of time with Phil. Hot one once they get going -- especially Billy, who's really 'on' at this show...
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Comments

Easy Wind
July 10, 1970
Fillmore East

I don't find it to be too bad of a tape at all. I've fought through far rougher Zeppelin recordings LOL. Severely underrated show (and run) due to being an AUD...
Candyman
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Great solo indeed. One of the most underrated shows of the year...
Mama Tried
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

He flubs the one the night before pretty badly too lol
Wharf Rat
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

The transition back into Playin' is incredibly slick. One of the better Rats I've heard...
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

The transition out of Wharf Rat and ensuing rapid descent back into the atmosphere is worth the price of admission!
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