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Submissions

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Johnny B. Goode
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Fun finish to this underrated gem of a show!
4
One More Saturday Night
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Not the very best, but all of the Europe '72 versions deserve to be on here...
5
Sugar Magnolia
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Surprised this one isn't here yet...

Comments

Friend of the Devil
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Some really neat playing with Billy on the toms off and on throughout
Bertha
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

^It sounds to me like they abandoned ship because someone shouted for "something sweet"
Black Peter
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

^Couldn't have said it better myself, Carrion_Crow! Ego death is an experience you can't possibly explain, but a great "Black Peter" like this sure comes close...
Casey Jones
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Keith really shines on this one, followed by Phil playing wingman in Pig's stead heading into intermission...
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Criminally underrated! That should change now with the box set. I think this is kind of a "Goldilocks" version -- tight, well-sung verses; some spaciness; some dreaminess; some Tiger. A+ in my books...
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