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Casey Jones
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

I think '71-'72 was probably the peak for this song...
3
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Typically great '72 version, falling between a great "Tomorrow Is Forever" and an epic DS
3
Drums
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Nice, brief one towards the end of a great DS
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Beat it on Down The Line
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

I've yet to find a bad one from '72...
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El Paso
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Another excellent '72 version. Seems like this show is one of the most under-the-radar great '72 shows...
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Comments

Dire Wolf
Dec. 2, 1973
Music Hall

They play this like a super-swung Ramble On Rose!
Casey Jones
Dec. 1, 1973
Music Hall

Much more careful tempo than usual. Cool!
Weather Report Suite
Dec. 1, 1973
Music Hall

^Just came to say the same...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

In addition to everything already mentioned, Jerry’s vocals on Rider are incredible! Sounding like 1970 at times.
Easy Wind
July 10, 1970
Fillmore East

I don't find it to be too bad of a tape at all. I've fought through far rougher Zeppelin recordings LOL. Severely underrated show (and run) due to being an AUD...
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