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FranklinTowers

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Mama Tried
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

More relaxed pace than usual, which allows Bob to give a nice, thoughtful vocal performance.
4
Around and Around
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Last song missing from this great show, released as Dave's Picks 36.
1
Around and Around
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Only song from this great show that wasn't on here yet.
1
El Paso
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Not sure if it was intentional or a minor stumble, but at the very beginning Billy plays something that sounds like the clicking heels of cowboy boots
6
Bertha
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique bounce to this one...slower than usual for '74, but still neat.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

^I'm listening to it for the first time today. Loved the Bird Song as well, haven't gotten to TOO yet.
Playin' In The Band
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Stellar version. Love Jerry's outro licks on this one!
Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Hi guys, I just started a podcast and did an episode about E72 if anyone is interested: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1119254/4221785
Dark Star
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Hi guys, I just started a podcast and did an episode about E72 if anyone is interested: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1119254/4221785
Black Throated Wind
June 23, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Couldn't agree more with the previous comments -- as a drummer myself, I much prefer the one drummer era. There was much greater variety of tempos, especially compared to the post-hiatus era. They were also able to change directions much more swiftly when it was just Billy. Having said that, the two drummers thing doesn't bother me on the songs that entered the repertoire post-hiatus, but it does on songs from '71-'74 when played post-hiatus (e.g. plodding versions of "Bertha," "They Love Each Other").
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