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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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Playin' In The Band
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

This one gets quite out there, yet remains smooth and melodic...A+ from me. Shame about the cut. Love Bobby going for a high scream of his own during Donna's signature post-jam scream!
Candyman
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

First one in a little over a year is a good one!
Box of Rain
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

One of the better ones I've heard actually...tight with great vocals from Phil.
Friend of the Devil
Oct. 28, 1972
Cleveland Public Hall

I think Fall '72 is the best era for FOTD -- fast and wired like the studio version!
Sugar Magnolia
Dec. 9, 1971
Fox Theatre

Really smooth, shimmery solo from Jerry. Love how Billy accents Bob's count-in to SSDD on the toms...
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