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Brown Eyed Women
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

Super-fast and super-funky rendition, from one of the best 1972 shows.
3
Johnny B. Goode
July 16, 1972
Dillon Stadium

Hard rockin' version with the Allmans sitting in. Heavy bass riffs courtesy of Brother B.O.
4
Ramble On Rose
Nov. 24, 1972
Dallas Memorial Auditorium

Hard rocking version from a tight 2nd set.
5
Big River
Nov. 19, 1972
Hofheinz Pavilion

A rip-roaring rendition, with Jerry ripping licks, Keith banging keys, and Billy machine-gunning the backbeat.
6
The Other One
Nov. 14, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

Nice jazziness coming out of Truckin'. Phil hints at a few solo themes he would develop later on, and Jerry shreds before the verse reprise.
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Comments

Black Throated Wind
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

This excellent BTW was indeed followed by "Next Time You See Me." The version of "Sitting On Top Of The World" that appears on Steppin' Out is actually from 5/23/72.
Eyes Of The World
June 16, 1974
Iowa State Fairgrounds

The outro jam in this one is sloppy compared to 6/18, but the transition into Big River is unique, and a very cool example of the Dead's improvisational skills. To me, it sounds like Jerry accidentally (or maybe purposely?) changes to the wrong key, and the band decides to roll with it rather than returning to the Eyes jam.
Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

This version contains some of Jerry's finest wah-wah phrasing and tone. "You can't close the door when the wall's caved in." Yeah, pretty much.
The Other One
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Too Much, man! Like, whoa.
Bird Song
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

It's very close, but this one edges out 8/27 for me.
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