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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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Comments

Morning Dew
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Stunningly gorgeous. I don't think I've heard wider dynamic contrasts on any other version, nor do I think I've heard them so smoothly executed on any other...
Playin' In The Band
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

So dreamy and smooth — like this whole show. They don't all have to be Tiger...nice to have ones for many different moods.
Around and Around
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

Very tasty solo from Jerry!
Looks Like Rain
Nov. 17, 1973
Pauley Pavilion - University of California

I rarely go for post-pedal steel versions, but this one is gorgeous.
Candyman
Nov. 15, 1972
Oklahoma City Music Hall

One of the best I've heard for sure!
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