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Deal
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Very nice early version...surprised it's not already here.
2
Beat it on Down The Line
May 24, 1972
Strand Lyceum

I've yet to hear a '72 version that doesn't kick at least some degree of ass, and this is no exception...
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Drums
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Brief little bridge between Dew and Sugar Mags...unique
2
Drums
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Another snappy E72 Truckin' > TOO bridge...
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Chinatown Shuffle
May 16, 1972
Theatre Hall

Surprised this wasn't here already...this song cooks all tour long
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Comments

Beat it on Down The Line
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

I'm not always a huge fan of this song -- I don't dislike it, I just never go out of my way to listen to it -- but I love this version! Really wowed me when I was listening to this show today for the 48th anniversary.
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Sometimes GDTRFB is just kind of "there" in the background for me, but this one grabbed my attention!
Wharf Rat
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

To me, Wharf Rat always sounds better coming out of an epic DS or TOO (as this one certainly does)...it makes you feel like you had to go on a long journey through the cosmos to stumble upon August West's dock.
Casey Jones
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

They really nail the climax section on this one...nice spiralling feel and also very heavy.
Dark Star
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Scarier than Veneta IMO. That spacey feedback section just before they slip into MAMU is downright frightening stoned, dosed or sober! Intricate, intense version from a stunning show top-to-bottom.
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