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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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Playin' In The Band
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Love how Billy plays through "The Main Ten" between the first two verses. Fantastic, intense jam as others have said. Phil does some awesome stuff!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Phil is fantastic on this one! Especially the China Cat intro...
Jack Straw
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

A few slight lyrical flubs by Bobby, but otherwise a very nice version.
Tennessee Jed
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Some priceless banter from Bob before they launch into this one. Starts you off with a smile...as if Tennessee Jed doesn't always put one there anyway :)
Deal
April 11, 1972
Newcastle City Hall

Jerry gets pretty into the vocals towards the end compared to other '72 versions...
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