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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

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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