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FranklinTowers

Drummer

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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
5
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

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.
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