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10
Not Fade Away
April 14, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

A number of dank NFA>GDTRFB>NFA's from E72. This one included. it contains the Bob China Cat riff before going into a hot GDTRFB.
20
El Paso
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

A very inspired version amongst an O1 sangwich. BTW....the O1 is one of the best of E72.
7
Sugar Magnolia
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

They really drive this one home as they close this epic 2 show run.
27
Ollin Arageed
Sept. 16, 1978
Sphinx Theatre

I love this one going into Fire. Really good show this night in Egypt!
11
The Wheel
Oct. 10, 1976
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Overlooked show due to epic previous night, but this wheel is just sweet. Btw...this show is no slouch either.

Comments

Scarlet Begonias -> Fire On The Mountain
May 8, 1977
Barton Hall - Cornell University

Now that its being released... should get some upvote. Not to be nitpicky, but the pre wind and the willows jam is just ok and the transition is solid and melodic, but nothing crazy. The Fire is top shelf, tho. So after 20 listens to this... My go to for 77 is 5/17.
Wharf Rat
April 25, 1977
Capitol Theater

16 minute version in a great wharf rat year. This whole show is under-rated.
Lost Sailor -> Saint of Circumstance
June 22, 1985
Alpine Valley Music Theater

Huge build-up in Saint. One of the most killer versions of this combo.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Another great version from this era. Only thing from the first set that really gets me going.
Deal
April 2, 1973
Boston Garden

Honestly, most of this first set bores me like Fresno 74 release. There is so much of this 73-74 stuff released which is great, mostly for the second sets. Yes...the China>Rider is worthy.