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FranklinTowers

Drummer

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Submissions

2
Mama Tried
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

More relaxed pace than usual, which allows Bob to give a nice, thoughtful vocal performance.
4
Around and Around
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Last song missing from this great show, released as Dave's Picks 36.
1
Around and Around
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Only song from this great show that wasn't on here yet.
1
El Paso
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Not sure if it was intentional or a minor stumble, but at the very beginning Billy plays something that sounds like the clicking heels of cowboy boots
6
Bertha
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique bounce to this one...slower than usual for '74, but still neat.

Comments

Friend of the Devil
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Some really neat playing with Billy on the toms off and on throughout
Bertha
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

^It sounds to me like they abandoned ship because someone shouted for "something sweet"
Black Peter
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

^Couldn't have said it better myself, Carrion_Crow! Ego death is an experience you can't possibly explain, but a great "Black Peter" like this sure comes close...
Casey Jones
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Keith really shines on this one, followed by Phil playing wingman in Pig's stead heading into intermission...
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Criminally underrated! That should change now with the box set. I think this is kind of a "Goldilocks" version -- tight, well-sung verses; some spaciness; some dreaminess; some Tiger. A+ in my books...