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Submissions

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Beat it on Down The Line
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Ripping as usual in '72...
1
Drums
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Nice one in an excellent suite at a great show!
5
Deal
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Nice early version from the new box set!
5
Bertha
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Ripping opener with a unique solo from Jerry!
7
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry and Bob are both really good on this one. Phil and Bill drive it forward nicely as well -- doesn't drag at all like some do.

Comments

Lazy Lightnin' -> Supplication
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

Phil is doing some really cool stuff around the 3-min mark in Supplication
Pretty Peggy O
May 11, 1977
St. Paul Civic Center Arena

^Depends on the song IMO, heady_eddy. In the case of Peggy-O, slow is definitely better though. Great version and underrated show!
Uncle John's Band
May 9, 1977
War Memorial

Love Jerry's references to "Everyday People" during his first little solo break at around 2:30. Great version.
Turn On Your Love Light
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

I wish these European versions had the "shine on me" coda to feel complete, because the rest of the song is certainly played as well as it ever was on this tour. Love Jerry's slide work around the 10-minute mark in this one.
Jack Straw
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

I really like the setlist pacing of putting this right before an epic DS, just like they did the show before this one in Paris.