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Not Fade Away
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Billy is pretty aggressive, as he is this whole show, and Jerry's soloing is hot...
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Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Flowing straight out of a fantastic 'Half-Step,' this is a goon one. It's between '71 and '72 for the best year for 'Sugar Mags' IMO...
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Jerry's solo has a bit of a '73 feel on this one...that liquid, mellow intensity.
2
Jack Straw
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Tight, well-sung and really buzzing with energy. Keith has some great flourishes.
1
Mexicali Blues
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Hilarious intro as Bob and Jerry come in out of time with Phil. Hot one once they get going -- especially Billy, who's really 'on' at this show...
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Sugar Magnolia
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

Yes, Bob is hoarse, but everything else about this one is great! One of the longer ones of E72 as well, nearing 8 minutes...
Morning Dew
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

This is one of my favourite versions, if not my favourite...what a way to open an epic second set!
Truckin'
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

It sounds like Jerry especially is happy to keep ripping on the outro awhile longer but Billy overrules him and pounds it to a halt. No complaints here though -- might be shorter than most E72 versions, but it's very good and gets bonus points for the unique place in the setlist for this tour.
Dark Star
May 11, 1972
Rotterdam Civic Hall

I love all 48:07 of this towering beast! If you listen with the right how shall I say...enhancement, you can feel the g-force as you're driven back into your seat and launched into the far reaches of the galaxy. I like Pig's involvement in this one...adds to the creepiness while we're traversing through space and then adds to the sense of calm when the spaceship finally lands down by the riverside for one of the longer Sugar Mags of E72. Also, I hear Cosmic Charlie teases in addition to the aforementioned Caution, Bird Song, Truckin' and Playing ones...
Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

First time listening to this show today and wow, killer version! I agree that Tuscaloosa is #1 and I would probably keep Cornell #2, but this one can definitely hold its own with the best of them. I think what makes the Cornell version so great is the smoothness of the transition -- if you aren't watching to see when the tracks change, you really can't tell when Scarlet ends and Fire begins. It also has perhaps the best Fire. Its Scarlet sags a bit though, whereas Tuscaloosa has an ELITE Scarlet along with a great transition (love those staccato blasts of Jerry's) and a great Fire.
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