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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

Sing Me Back Home
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

I like the 5/4 Paris version slightly better, but this is one of the best for sure.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

This is one of the more energetic versions of the tour, I think...
Attics of My Life
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Pretty good for a first attempt!
Loser
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Keith is playing a Fender Rhodes electric piano (as heard on "No Quarter," "Riders On The Storm," etc.), not a Hammond B3...
It Must Have Been The Roses
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

I like this song a lot more at this tempo...it's a beautiful song, but it doesn't need to be pushing 10 minutes at 50 bpm IMO
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