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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!
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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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Tennessee Jed
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

^yes, and then Phil's quip: "and we like to scratch our asses a little" XD Agreed, this is one of the best versions...the band's exuberance shines through even before the "WOO!" I think you can tell it's their first "real" show in a week and they're raring to go...
Drums
April 12, 1978
Cameron Indoor Stadium

It is cool, but also a bit tedious at times to my ears, clocking in at 26 minutes -- and I'm a drummer who loves drum solos. John Bonham is the only one who should be soloing that long IMO...
Sugar Magnolia
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Feels like one of the better ones from a tour where it was consistently excellent.
Good Lovin'
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Crazy that this is still wallowing in the single-digits! Not the shot-out-of-a-psychedelic-cannon intensity of 4/8, but it's very smooth and sophisticated...
Brown Eyed Women
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Love the faster pace of this one!
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