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Drummer

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China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Kind of shocked so many songs from this show hadn't been nominated...top-notch '72 IMO, and this China>Rider is no exception...
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Around and Around
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Jerry and Keith both go off!
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Deal
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Big fan of the '72 "Deal"'s...they 'go down' in a hurry.
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El Paso
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Great playing from Keith especially right from the jump!
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Big River
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Very tight and explosive, clocking in at 4:00 even!
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Comments

Eyes Of The World
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Definitely starts off more mellow than others...I thought it was a bit sleepy, but will try again.
Estimated Prophet
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Love the bounce of this! Wish we had more versions in this style...
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This one has a dark, menacing vibe to it that I love. It's not even the most overtly trippy/meltdown-y — in fact, it keeps moving at a pretty good clip — but it has a spookiness to it...
Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Certainly in the GOAT discussion. I actually think it's great, not *all-time great* up until the drum break, at which point it just soars. Jerry's use of repetition as it builds is just mesmerizing, and it accelerates all the way through the finish. Some versions peak a little early. So all of that to say, while others may maintain a higher "average" from start to finish by virtue of a stronger opening jam, I do think this one has the highest, best-placed and longest-sustained peak...
They Love Each Other
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Really nice rhythm work from Bobby, and you're right about the extra Motown flavour! A fitting final version for the song's best year (IMO)...
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