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2
Deal
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Very nice early version...surprised it's not already here.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

I've yet to hear a '72 version that doesn't kick at least some degree of ass, and this is no exception...
1
Drums
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Brief little bridge between Dew and Sugar Mags...unique
2
Drums
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Another snappy E72 Truckin' > TOO bridge...
3
Chinatown Shuffle
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Surprised this wasn't here already...this song cooks all tour long

Comments

One More Saturday Night
Dec. 10, 1971
Fox Theatre

Billy is nuts on this one! Lots of 16th notes on the hi-hat early on, just pounding away on the bass towards the end!
Uncle John's Band
Sept. 17, 1972
Baltimore Civic Center

This solo is tear-jerkingly good. Seriously...great capper to an excellent show in a month that's quickly becoming one of my favourites!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
Sept. 15, 1972
Boston Music Hall

One of the best I've heard in some time! Excellent, extended transition. One of the best sounding non-officially released SBDs of '72 as well!
Not Fade Away
Sept. 3, 1977
Raceway Park

I like 2/14/70 best myself, but this one is certainly up there.
Truckin'
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Not a very good one vocally. The jams are good though, and Bob in particular is on fire -- unique and adventurous rhythm playing throughout.