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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)...
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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).
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Me and My Uncle
June 26, 1973
Seattle Center Coliseum

Good version sandwiched between HCS and the big jam suite...
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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
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Comments

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...
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

So dreamy and smooth — like this whole show. They don't all have to be Tiger...nice to have ones for many different moods.
Around and Around
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Very tasty solo from Jerry!
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

I rarely go for post-pedal steel versions, but this one is gorgeous.
Candyman
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

One of the best I've heard for sure!
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