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Casey Jones
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

"Thunderous" is the word for this version. One of E72's best.
7
Chinatown Shuffle
May 23, 1972
Strand Lyceum

A nice brisk Shuffle. One of the finest.
7
Jack Straw
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Excellent version from an underrated Europe '72 show.
6
Promised Land
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

First one played on the E72 tour, and it's a doozy, with a nice Keith solo.
16
Mister Charlie
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

One of the best of the tour. Pig sounds fantastic, and the band is kicking.
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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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