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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...
4
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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Comments

Sing Me Back Home
March 24, 1973
The Spectrum

I favour the E72 versions for the warmth of Pig's organ, with 5/4 Paris being my all-time fav, but this one is great for sure.
Sugar Magnolia
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Maybe not the very best, but better than most! In the upper-echelon, for sure...
Row Jimmy
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

One of the best I've heard!
Box of Rain
March 31, 1973
War Memorial

Beautiful version that captures the dreamy vibe of the studio version well...
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Really starting to sound like '73, as is the case on a few other tunes this evening as well. Great version.
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