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Casey Jones
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

I think '71-'72 was probably the peak for this song...
3
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Typically great '72 version, falling between a great "Tomorrow Is Forever" and an epic DS
3
Drums
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Nice, brief one towards the end of a great DS
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Beat it on Down The Line
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

I've yet to find a bad one from '72...
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El Paso
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Another excellent '72 version. Seems like this show is one of the most under-the-radar great '72 shows...
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Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Most definitely an off night. Looseness abounds, especially from Billy — the drummer is the last member you want to be off. It's no coincidence that the shows often cited as some of Zeppelin's worst were also rare off nights for Bonham...
To Lay Me Down
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Sounds a bit sunnier than most during the solo, almost taking on a bit of an Allman Brothers Band feel, being in that neck of the woods as they were...
Wharf Rat
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Jerry's slide playing on the outro is gorgeous! What a sandwich...
It Must Have Been The Roses
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Agreed. Neither over-singing, nor trying too hard to croon...
Mexicali Blues
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Just a hair less frenetic than usual, which gives it a nice swing.
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