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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 29, 1972
Musikhalle

This one feels very earthy to me. I was picturing myself being on a camping trip, wandering off into the woods alone at dusk as the song begins. I got lost in the woods when it suddenly turns dark after the Feelin' Groovy bit, then continued to both appreciate and be spooked by the woods for the remainder of the song. Then, at the transition into Sugar Mags, I stumbled upon my friends waiting for me around the campfire. Billy's use of the toms starting around the 22:00 mark lends it a bit of a tribal feel as well. If most Stars are an acid trip, I guess this one is more of a shrooms trip lol.
Next Time You See Me
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

I dig the slower tempo. If nothing else, it re-captures your attention for a song that can sometimes sort of float by unnoticed, at least for me...
Big Railroad Blues
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

This is a punchy one!
Playin' In The Band
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Yes, elegant indeed. Perfect way to kick off this snack-sized great show.
Me and My Uncle
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

Jerry's really ripping this one!
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