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FranklinTowers

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Cold Rain and Snow
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Great opener at perhaps the most underrated show of the year, at least based upon the ratings here...I have it as a Top 25 show of '72.
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Box of Rain
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

I think November '72 was the best period for this song, and this one is no exception. Phil crushes the ending.
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Greatest Story Ever Told
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

Scorcher wrapping up the PL>Bertha>GSET suite to kick off the third set...
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Mexicali Blues
Oct. 18, 1974
Winterland Arena

Amazed I get to submit this, especially from such a highly-renowned show. One of the best I've heard!
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Casey Jones
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Very strong encore version at a great, seemingly underrated show.
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Comments

Greatest Story Ever Told
Sept. 20, 1974
Palais Des Sports

Most definitely an off night. Looseness abounds, especially from Billy — the drummer is the last member you want to be off. It's no coincidence that the shows often cited as some of Zeppelin's worst were also rare off nights for Bonham...
To Lay Me Down
June 20, 1974
The Omni

Sounds a bit sunnier than most during the solo, almost taking on a bit of an Allman Brothers Band feel, being in that neck of the woods as they were...
Wharf Rat
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Jerry's slide playing on the outro is gorgeous! What a sandwich...
It Must Have Been The Roses
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Agreed. Neither over-singing, nor trying too hard to croon...
Mexicali Blues
June 8, 1974
Coliseum Stadium

Just a hair less frenetic than usual, which gives it a nice swing.
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