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El Paso
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Not sure if it was intentional or a minor stumble, but at the very beginning Billy plays something that sounds like the clicking heels of cowboy boots
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Bertha
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique bounce to this one...slower than usual for '74, but still neat.
2
Johnny B. Goode
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Fun finish to this underrated gem of a show!
3
One More Saturday Night
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Not the very best, but all of the Europe '72 versions deserve to be on here...
5
Sugar Magnolia
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Surprised this one isn't here yet...

Comments

Bertha
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

^It sounds to me like they abandoned ship because someone shouted for "something sweet"
Black Peter
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

^Couldn't have said it better myself, Carrion_Crow! Ego death is an experience you can't possibly explain, but a great "Black Peter" like this sure comes close...
Casey Jones
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Keith really shines on this one, followed by Phil playing wingman in Pig's stead heading into intermission...
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Criminally underrated! That should change now with the box set. I think this is kind of a "Goldilocks" version -- tight, well-sung verses; some spaciness; some dreaminess; some Tiger. A+ in my books...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Transition finds a really unique space...like they stumbled upon a peaceful little meadow along the way and wandered in for a minute :)
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