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Promised Land
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Great, tight show opener kicking off the '72 run on the new box! Has a bit of that 'Cornell inertia,' as I like to call it...
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El Paso
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Great version in the right part of the country for it! Keith teases the "Marines' Hymn" before they start...oorah! Man, I love '72...
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Johnny B. Goode
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Fiery encore to wrap up this fantastic Fall '72 show!
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Ramble On Rose
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

I tend to prefer these earlier versions when it was bouncy and didn't overstay its welcome...
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Promised Land
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Kicks off the second set in style after a stellar first set!
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And We Bid You Goodnight
Nov. 11, 1973
Winterland Arena

Bobby starts to bid the crowd "goodnight" as "Johnny B. Goode" finishes, but Jerry has other plans and leads them into this sweet version...
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

This one gets quite out there, yet remains smooth and melodic...A+ from me. Shame about the cut. Love Bobby going for a high scream of his own during Donna's signature post-jam scream!
Candyman
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

First one in a little over a year is a good one!
Box of Rain
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

One of the better ones I've heard actually...tight with great vocals from Phil.
Friend of the Devil
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

I think Fall '72 is the best era for FOTD -- fast and wired like the studio version!
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