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El Paso
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Not the best vocally, but very good instrumentally.
4
One More Saturday Night
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Billy really makes this one -- some very cool snare and hi-hat work starting just before 2:00!
1
Drums
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Very technically sound — almost like he’s doing a rudiment exercise for much of it, which is fine by me!
2
Casey Jones
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Pretty good climax on this one, which is the key to the song IMO. All-around solid version, surprised it's not on here yet.
3
St. Stephen
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

They sound a bit bored with it to my ears until Phil kicks them into gear around the 4:00 mark. Probably smart that they gave it a break after '71...
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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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