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Black Throated Wind
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

The last of a whopping 73 plays in 1972, and a nice one to finish with...
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Sugaree
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Perhaps not surprisingly, you can really hear the '73 sound starting to emerge here (and elsewhere in the show)...
1
Promised Land
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Good start to a very overlooked show. This was their most common opener in '72, kicking off 32 shows, this being the last of them (opens S2 on NYE).
1
Me and My Uncle
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Good version sandwiched between HCS and the big jam suite...
3
El Paso
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Seems like this show needs more love around here...a few high vote-getters, but the whole thing rocks

Comments

Easy Wind
July 10, 1970
Fillmore East

I don't find it to be too bad of a tape at all. I've fought through far rougher Zeppelin recordings LOL. Severely underrated show (and run) due to being an AUD...
Candyman
Nov. 13, 1972
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall

Great solo indeed. One of the most underrated shows of the year...
Mama Tried
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

He flubs the one the night before pretty badly too lol
Wharf Rat
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

The transition back into Playin' is incredibly slick. One of the better Rats I've heard...
Playin' In The Band
Oct. 20, 1974
Winterland Arena

The transition out of Wharf Rat and ensuing rapid descent back into the atmosphere is worth the price of admission!