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Coal Baron

+1948


Submissions

11
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.

Comments

Playin' In The Band
Dec. 12, 1972
Winterland Arena

It's a 1972 Playing, so of course it deserves attention! The jam in this one doesn't take off like others from late 72, but the reprise is very well executed.
Alligator
Feb. 24, 1968
Kings Beach Bowl

The whole sequence is amazing. I recently noticed that Jerry quotes "And We Bid You Goodnight" around the 5 minute mark of the 2nd Alligator.
Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

I love the tonal shift about 12 minutes in.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

Boy, this one just cries out for a full SBD. What we do have sounds amazing.
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 10, 1972
Winterland Arena

After some initial sound issues, this one takes off, and the jam is outta sight! It doesn't get as intense as others from this period, but the band's interplay is outstanding.