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Me and My Uncle
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Good version sandwiched between HCS and the big jam suite...
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El Paso
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Seems like this show needs more love around here...a few high vote-getters, but the whole thing rocks
1
Mexicali Blues
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

This song is awesome in '73, and this one is no exception!
1
Sugar Magnolia
June 24, 1973
Memorial Coliseum

Only song missing on here from this under-the-radar '73 show
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Loser
Sept. 28, 1972
Stanley Theatre

Last song to be nominated from this fantastic show...
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Comments

Box of Rain
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Great start to the solo from Jerry, but then he kind of disappears for a bit. That's nitpicking, though...still a very nice version.
Candyman
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Shame about the slight cut and the lyrical flub...great version otherwise. This might be my favourite show of December, which seems to an underrated/forgotten month...
Promised Land
Nov. 17, 1972
Century II Convention Hall

I decided I'd listen to this show on my drive today. Was going to check something on my phone before I pulled out of the driveway, but when my phone connected to the Bluetooth, it started playing right away -- LOUD. I thought "I guess I'm leaving NOW!" Charged up PL here...
Dark Star
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

Wow! Definitely underrated. 34 purposeful, cohesive minutes. Securely '72, but definitely hints at '73. I hear some '70 in there too...
Box of Rain
Dec. 11, 1972
Winterland Arena

Well-played and sung indeed, returning to the studio tempo after some very fast versions in November (not necessarily a bad thing). The cooler pace does allow for more thoughtful/focused singing though; I don't think I've ever heard Phil nail the final line better!
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