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Promised Land
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Great, tight show opener kicking off the '72 run on the new box! Has a bit of that 'Cornell inertia,' as I like to call it...
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El Paso
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Great version in the right part of the country for it! Keith teases the "Marines' Hymn" before they start...oorah! Man, I love '72...
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Johnny B. Goode
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Fiery encore to wrap up this fantastic Fall '72 show!
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Ramble On Rose
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

I tend to prefer these earlier versions when it was bouncy and didn't overstay its welcome...
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Promised Land
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Kicks off the second set in style after a stellar first set!
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Comments

They Love Each Other
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Finally bought the Pacific Northwest box...this is one of my new favourite versions! While I still enjoy the slowed down post-hiatus versions, they can't touch the fast '73 versions IMO. I think the up-tempo bounce of the '73 versions captures the mood of the lyrics better.
Box of Rain
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Wow, I think this is the best I've ever heard Phil sing it live.
Bertha
June 22, 1973
Pacific Coliseum

Phil is nice and bouncy on this one. The whole first set is one of the best examples of that "hot mellow" thing they had going on in '73...
Box of Rain
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Very nice one, and yes, a nice country vibe. Probably my favourite outside of the 9/17/70 Fillmore East version.
It Takes A Lot To Laugh, It Takes A Train To Cry
June 10, 1973
RFK Stadium

Too bad they didn't play this more often...I guess it just makes this one that much more special!
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