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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

Casey Jones
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

One of the better ones. Jerry's guitar really sounds like a locomotive chugging down the tracks during the climax!
Good Lovin'
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Shot out of a cannon is the perfect way to put it, Ragnaroar...holy hell, this version smokes! Pig's rap just after being shot out of the cannon and Jerry and Billy's accompaniment to it is fantastic too. Gotta love Pig capping it off with "and it tasted mighty good..." as the song ends!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Some great playing by Bob in the transition on this one. Bit of a different pulse to this IKYR.
He's Gone
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Neat entrance by Phil on this one.
Terrapin Station
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Definitely brisker than usual. Still a very good version, but I actually prefer the usual slower tempo for this one. There are a few other songs I wish were faster in '77 (Bertha needs to be fast IMO), but not this one.
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