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Bertha
Sept. 16, 1972
Boston Music Hall

Ripping opener with a unique solo from Jerry!
5
Ramble On Rose
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Jerry and Bob are both really good on this one. Phil and Bill drive it forward nicely as well -- doesn't drag at all like some do.
2
El Paso
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Not the best vocally, but very good instrumentally.
4
One More Saturday Night
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Billy really makes this one -- some very cool snare and hi-hat work starting just before 2:00!
1
Drums
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Very technically sound — almost like he’s doing a rudiment exercise for much of it, which is fine by me!
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Beat it on Down The Line
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

I'm not always a huge fan of this song -- I don't dislike it, I just never go out of my way to listen to it -- but I love this version! Really wowed me when I was listening to this show today for the 48th anniversary.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Sometimes GDTRFB is just kind of "there" in the background for me, but this one grabbed my attention!
Wharf Rat
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

To me, Wharf Rat always sounds better coming out of an epic DS or TOO (as this one certainly does)...it makes you feel like you had to go on a long journey through the cosmos to stumble upon August West's dock.
Casey Jones
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

They really nail the climax section on this one...nice spiralling feel and also very heavy.
Dark Star
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Scarier than Veneta IMO. That spacey feedback section just before they slip into MAMU is downright frightening stoned, dosed or sober! Intricate, intense version from a stunning show top-to-bottom.
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