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Drummer

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2
Big Boss Man
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Surprised this isn't here already...
2
Drums
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Another nice bridge between Truckin' and TOO from E72
4
Me and My Uncle
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Excellent, as you'd expect on this tour...
2
Deal
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Very nice early version...surprised it's not already here.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

I've yet to hear a '72 version that doesn't kick at least some degree of ass, and this is no exception...

Comments

Cold Rain and Snow
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

This one is dreamy indeed. Was listening last night as I watched the season's first snowfall out my window and it was magical. Billy is fantastic here.
Uncle John's Band
Dec. 1, 1973
Music Hall

This is criminally underrated! At 11:30 or so in length, it's gotta be the longest version they'd played to that point, and one of the longest ever. The intro is nearly three minutes long, and is tear-jerkingly good, as is the solo. Jerry then gives the 7/4 section a distinctly PITB flair. Well-sung as well...A++
Weather Report Suite
Nov. 25, 1973
Feyline Field

Gorgeous beginning indeed, and some fantastic jamming in the LIG section! This show, though on the shorter side for '73, is excellent. I'm finding that the link between length and quality isn't particularly strong when it comes to '73 shows — weaker than it is for '72, at least...
Truckin'
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Criminally underrated! Should be on the first or second page...
Promised Land
Oct. 30, 1972
Ford Auditorium

Wow...one of the hottest and tightest around!