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Drummer

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2
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 β€” 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...

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 β€” in fact, it keeps moving at a pretty good clip β€” 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)...