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Casey Jones
Sept. 26, 1972
Stanley Theatre

I think '71-'72 was probably the peak for this song...
3
Me and My Uncle
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Typically great '72 version, falling between a great "Tomorrow Is Forever" and an epic DS
3
Drums
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Nice, brief one towards the end of a great DS
1
Beat it on Down The Line
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

I've yet to find a bad one from '72...
4
El Paso
Sept. 24, 1972
Palace Theatre

Another excellent '72 version. Seems like this show is one of the most under-the-radar great '72 shows...

Comments

China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

Very nice one indeed. This whole show is overlooked! I think it's the best of the three between Rotterdam and the Lyceum run by a significant margin, which isn't to say that Lille and Luxembourg aren't also very good...
You Win Again
May 18, 1972
Kongressaal, Deutsches Museum

A tad slower than the other E72 versions, which lends it a nice, mellow vibe. Pig fills this one out nicely.
Tennessee Jed
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

Perhaps being in that neck of the woods contributed to this one being extra sweet...
Looks Like Rain
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

What Jerry is playing starting around the 6:30 mark sounds like rain drops falling...gorgeous version from an all-time great show.
They Love Each Other
May 17, 1977
Memorial Coliseum

TLEO ranks in my top 20 favourite Dead tunes...I usually prefer the fast '73 versions, but I love this slower one! Best night of '77