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FranklinTowers

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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

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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