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FranklinTowers

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2
Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 14, 1970
Fillmore East

Like the night before, a great version from a legendary show that I'm surprised wasn't already here...
3
Monkey and the Engineer
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Great version from this legendary show...surprised it's not already here!
3
Uncle John's Band
Feb. 13, 1970
Fillmore East

Shocked this wasn't here already...gorgeous version from a legendary show, about two weeks before they recorded the studio version.
2
El Paso
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

For a song with less diversity from one version to the next, this one is better than most, and rare coming so late in the show...
1
Big Railroad Blues
May 25, 1972
Strand Lyceum

Ripping as always on E72

Comments

Casey Jones
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

They really nail the climax section on this one...nice spiralling feel and also very heavy.
Dark Star
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

Scarier than Veneta IMO. That spacey feedback section just before they slip into MAMU is downright frightening stoned, dosed or sober! Intricate, intense version from a stunning show top-to-bottom.
One More Saturday Night
April 24, 1972
Rheinhalle

^Indeed...Bobby can barely spit the words out fast enough! Energetic, powerful version from a fantastic show. Is it just me, or is this the heaviest show of the tour? Definitely top 3 in that regard!
China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider
April 17, 1972
Tivolis Koncertsal

Features Phil in his "stoned John Entwistle" mode, as I like to think of it...
Beat it on Down The Line
May 7, 1972
Bickershaw Festival

The best part of this version is after the song is over: Bob: "If I could get the equipment, I could rule the world" Jerry: "Hahaha...no way, man"