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Jack Straw
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Solid version, with nice work from Keith and some tasty tambourine provided by Pigpen.
4
Brown Eyed Women
Oct. 2, 1972
Springfield Civic Center

Acres of deep 1972 swing, anchored by Phil and Billy, well sung by Jerry, and beautifully accented by Keith and Bobby.
7
Attics of My Life
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

Heartfelt rendition. The vocal-heavy mix of the 28th really works for this tune.
3
Promised Land
Sept. 23, 1972
Palace Theater

Promised Land->Bertha->Greatest Story. NICE.
9
Casey Jones
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Powerful version from one of the strongest overall September '72 shows.
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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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