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Joe_Brown

Coal Baron

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Submissions

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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.

Comments

Me and My Uncle
March 26, 1972
Academy of Music

This Uncle seems to take everyone by surprise, but after a bit of confusion, they deliver a great version. Tight playing, good vocals, and a nice touch of organ from Pig.
Playin' In The Band
March 21, 1972
Academy of Music

Jerry DEMOLISHES the jam in this one. The overall sound and execution isn't great compared to the others from this run, but holy moly, that guitar solo.
Cumberland Blues
March 21, 1972
Academy of Music

Cumberland was cooking at the Academy shows, but I think this might be the best of the run. The intensity of the jam just keeps on building.
China Cat Sunflower
Jan. 2, 1972
Winterland Arena

Everyone seems to be taken by surprise by this transition. Jerry even forgets to sing the 2nd verse and just does the 3rd one twice.
He Was A Friend of Mine
March 21, 1970
Capitol Theater

^^^Couldn't have said it better. I can't believe I forgot to write a description of this great track.