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Casey Jones
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Strong finish to a great first set at a strangely overlooked show...
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Loser
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

They capture the vibe nicely here...
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Beat it on Down The Line
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Not to be that guy, but every '72 version ought to be here...
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El Paso
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Another nice one from '72...
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Tennessee Jed
Dec. 15, 1972
Long Beach Arena

Not the very best of the year, but still darn good...
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Comments

Dark Star
April 8, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Yes, Sooty -- they play the second verse 3/23 New York and 5/4 Paris! Jerry sounds like he wants to play it in Dusseldorf, but Bob overrules him and they slip into a great Wharf Rat.
Wharf Rat
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Excellent, extended (for '72) outro and a great version overall.
Casey Jones
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

David Lemieux said in the latest episode of the Deadcast that this and half of "Big Boss Man" weren't recorded due to the crew working out the kinks on opening night...
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Very strong version. Phil is especially "on" during China Cat. Interesting, subdued final minute or so of the transition...
Beat it on Down The Line
April 7, 1972
Wembley Empire Pool

Wow! One of the best I've heard for sure.
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