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FranklinTowers

Drummer

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Submissions

2
Mama Tried
Feb. 18, 1971
Capitol Theater

More relaxed pace than usual, which allows Bob to give a nice, thoughtful vocal performance.
4
Around and Around
March 26, 1987
Hartford Civic Center

Last song missing from this great show, released as Dave's Picks 36.
1
Around and Around
April 20, 1984
Philadelphia Civic Center

Only song from this great show that wasn't on here yet.
1
El Paso
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Not sure if it was intentional or a minor stumble, but at the very beginning Billy plays something that sounds like the clicking heels of cowboy boots
6
Bertha
June 22, 1974
Jai-Alai Fronton

Unique bounce to this one...slower than usual for '74, but still neat.

Comments

He's Gone
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Seems to have a bit more punch to it than usual...nice!
Next Time You See Me
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Back to its usual tempo after the cool slow version in Hamburg a few days earlier, this seems like one of the better ones...
Casey Jones
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

Crazy to think that Jerry's lyrical flub in this otherwise excellent version is probably the biggest "mistake" of this entire 3h 41m masterpiece of a show...
Sing Me Back Home
May 3, 1972
Olympia Theater

The one from the following night is my all-time fav, but this one is excellent too!
He's Gone
April 29, 1972
Musikhalle

^Most of the show has that feel — to my ears at least — which makes it sound fresh. It's a nice little palette-cleanser before Paris and beyond...