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Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 19, 1972
Fox Theatre

Really great solo from Jerry — fast, banjo-style picking
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Drums
Oct. 18, 1972
Fox Theater

Starts with some Buddy Rich-style hi-hat play…sounds like he’s doing that thing Buddy would do playing the bottom hat with his left hand fingers!
2
Not Fade Away
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Billy is pretty aggressive, as he is this whole show, and Jerry's soloing is hot...
3
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Flowing straight out of a fantastic 'Half-Step,' this is a goon one. It's between '71 and '72 for the best year for 'Sugar Mags' IMO...
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Beat it on Down The Line
Oct. 17, 1972
Fox Theatre

Jerry's solo has a bit of a '73 feel on this one...that liquid, mellow intensity.
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Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Some great playing by Bob in the transition on this one. Bit of a different pulse to this IKYR.
He's Gone
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

Neat entrance by Phil on this one.
Terrapin Station
May 7, 1977
Boston Garden

Definitely brisker than usual. Still a very good version, but I actually prefer the usual slower tempo for this one. There are a few other songs I wish were faster in '77 (Bertha needs to be fast IMO), but not this one.
Big Boss Man
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

My favourite as well. Some great harmonica work from Pig. Like the Mexicali that precedes it, kind of a peculiar placement, falling after the jam suite, late in the second set. However, in both cases I think it's kind of neat for a change and renews your focus on them...
Sugar Magnolia
May 4, 1972
Olympia Theater

Agree with Carrion_Crow...they hit the sweet spot as far as the tempo is concerned on this version. Perfect groove.
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