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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
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Unbelievably dense and intense for its length, just like the "Good Lovin'" right after!
Little Red Rooster
March 27, 1987
Civic Center

Jerry is fantastic on this one as well -- great tone!
Around and Around
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Love Brent's solo on this one...hints of Jerry Lee Lewis.
Terrapin Station
April 19, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Jerry's voice certainly wasn't as enchanting in '84 as it was in '77, which matters for this song IMO, but instrumentally this version more than holds up!
Hard to Handle
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

Very slinky, sensual pace and vibe to this one. Prefer the famous versions from later in '71, but this one is very cool in its own right.
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