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Sugar Magnolia
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Not the best from E72, but the transitions out of DS and into Caution are unbelievably tight. Billy tears it up on this one.
16
Playin' In The Band
May 13, 1972
Lille Fairgrounds

A lovely little gem. The outro jam is starting to stretch.
5
Big Railroad Blues
May 10, 1972
Concertgebouw

Another E72 ripper!
8
Me and My Uncle
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Not the tightest ending, but Jerry is all over this one.
12
He's Gone
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

Sweet rendition. Almost sounds like they’re trying to get back to Bird Song before Phil starts The Other One.
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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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