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Promised Land
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Great, tight show opener kicking off the '72 run on the new box! Has a bit of that 'Cornell inertia,' as I like to call it...
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El Paso
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Great version in the right part of the country for it! Keith teases the "Marines' Hymn" before they start...oorah! Man, I love '72...
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Johnny B. Goode
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Fiery encore to wrap up this fantastic Fall '72 show!
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Ramble On Rose
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

I tend to prefer these earlier versions when it was bouncy and didn't overstay its welcome...
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Promised Land
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Kicks off the second set in style after a stellar first set!
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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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