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El Paso
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Not the best vocally, but very good instrumentally.
4
One More Saturday Night
Sept. 8, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Billy really makes this one -- some very cool snare and hi-hat work starting just before 2:00!
1
Drums
Sept. 7, 1973
Nassau Coliseum

Very technically sound — almost like he’s doing a rudiment exercise for much of it, which is fine by me!
2
Casey Jones
Feb. 21, 1971
Capitol Theater

Pretty good climax on this one, which is the key to the song IMO. All-around solid version, surprised it's not on here yet.
3
St. Stephen
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

They sound a bit bored with it to my ears until Phil kicks them into gear around the 4:00 mark. Probably smart that they gave it a break after '71...
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Sugaree
Nov. 22, 1972
Austin Municipal Auditorium

Was "Promised Land" not the opener? I see it listed in all setlists, yet missing from the board...strange. Very nice "Sugaree" regardless!
Casey Jones
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Keith is very creative on this one. Great capper to an all-time great show!
El Paso
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Really wired version from all parties here amidst one of the best second sets (and shows) ever!
Stella Blue
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

The harmonies are fantastic on this one. Not a song I'm usually a huge fan of, but I love this one!
Morning Dew
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Stunningly gorgeous. I don't think I've heard wider dynamic contrasts on any other version, nor do I think I've heard them so smoothly executed on any other...
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