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FranklinTowers

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2
Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

Like the night before, a great version from a legendary show that I'm surprised wasn't already here...
3
Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Great version from this legendary show...surprised it's not already here!
3
Uncle John's Band
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Shocked this wasn't here already...gorgeous version from a legendary show, about two weeks before they recorded the studio version.
2
El Paso
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

For a song with less diversity from one version to the next, this one is better than most, and rare coming so late in the show...
1
Big Railroad Blues
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Ripping as always on E72

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Transition finds a really unique space...like they stumbled upon a peaceful little meadow along the way and wandered in for a minute :)
Bird Song
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Phenomenal...you know they're feeling it when they dive into this second!
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Wow! Jerry really shreds on this one!
The Other One
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

This one is groovy as hell! Has me bouncing around in my seat every which way (and it's not just the couple cups of coffee I've had)!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Wow, y'all weren't kidding about Jerry's final solo in IKYR!!! Hot, hot, hot!