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FranklinTowers

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Mama Tried
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

More relaxed pace than usual, which allows Bob to give a nice, thoughtful vocal performance.
4
Around and Around
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Last song missing from this great show, released as Dave's Picks 36.
1
Around and Around
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Only song from this great show that wasn't on here yet.
1
El Paso
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Not sure if it was intentional or a minor stumble, but at the very beginning Billy plays something that sounds like the clicking heels of cowboy boots
6
Bertha
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique bounce to this one...slower than usual for '74, but still neat.
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Comments

Playin' In The Band
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Stays a little too close to home for being this long IMO. I like the one from the night before better (and prefer the night before as a complete show).
Sing Me Back Home
May 26, 1972
Strand Lyceum

I like the 5/4 Paris version slightly better, but this is one of the best for sure.
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

This is one of the more energetic versions of the tour, I think...
Attics of My Life
May 14, 1970
Merramec Community College

Pretty good for a first attempt!
Loser
May 14, 1974
Adams Field House, U of Montana

Keith is playing a Fender Rhodes electric piano (as heard on "No Quarter," "Riders On The Storm," etc.), not a Hammond B3...
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