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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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Promised Land
Feb. 22, 1973
Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

Hot and tight! Surprised I had to scroll so far to find it...
Casey Jones
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

An all-timer kicking off an all-time great show, just two weeks before they recorded the studio version...
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Am I the only one who finds '73 PITB's slightly underwhelming compared to their Fall '72 counterparts? Don't get me wrong, they're well-played and great to vibe to, but they don't seem to be as complex for the most part...
Row Jimmy
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

One of the best. I've never heard Jerry sing it better...
They Love Each Other
Oct. 30, 1973
Kiel Auditorium

Wow...one of my favourites now!
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