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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...
4
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

Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Yes, Sooty -- they play the second verse 3/23 New York and 5/4 Paris! Jerry sounds like he wants to play it in Dusseldorf, but Bob overrules him and they slip into a great Wharf Rat.
Wharf Rat
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Excellent, extended (for '72) outro and a great version overall.
Casey Jones
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

David Lemieux said in the latest episode of the Deadcast that this and half of "Big Boss Man" weren't recorded due to the crew working out the kinks on opening night...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Very strong version. Phil is especially "on" during China Cat. Interesting, subdued final minute or so of the transition...
Beat it on Down The Line
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Wow! One of the best I've heard for sure.
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