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Drummer

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El Paso
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

For a song with less diversity from one version to the next, this one is better than most, and rare coming so late in the show...
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Big Railroad Blues
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Ripping as always on E72
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Big Boss Man
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Surprised this isn't here already...
2
Drums
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Another nice bridge between Truckin' and TOO from E72
3
Me and My Uncle
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Excellent, as you'd expect on this tour...
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Comments

Estimated Prophet
Feb. 22, 1974
Winterland Arena

Love the bounce of this! Wish we had more versions in this style...
Playin' In The Band
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

This one has a dark, menacing vibe to it that I love. It's not even the most overtly trippy/meltdown-y — in fact, it keeps moving at a pretty good clip — but it has a spookiness to it...
Here Comes Sunshine
Dec. 19, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Certainly in the GOAT discussion. I actually think it's great, not *all-time great* up until the drum break, at which point it just soars. Jerry's use of repetition as it builds is just mesmerizing, and it accelerates all the way through the finish. Some versions peak a little early. So all of that to say, while others may maintain a higher "average" from start to finish by virtue of a stronger opening jam, I do think this one has the highest, best-placed and longest-sustained peak...
They Love Each Other
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Really nice rhythm work from Bobby, and you're right about the extra Motown flavour! A fitting final version for the song's best year (IMO)...
Looks Like Rain
Dec. 18, 1973
Curtis Hixon Convention Hall

Gorgeous, yet powerful! One of the better ones I've heard...
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