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Grateful Dead Nov. 14, 1971

Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | Listen on archive

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8
Me and My Uncle
A hot version in Texas!
20
The Other One
Wow, this version pretty much has it all; aggression, melody, and weirdness galore. Phil and Jerry are just huge here.
5
You Win Again
Jerry is a sugary sweet beverage on a hot day in this one. Super, super smooth
5
Truckin'
Bonus disc leading into monumental Other One
12
Wharf Rat
Truckin'-Drums-Other One-Me and My Uncle-Other One-Wharf Rat-Sugar Magnolia- Yumminess
4
Sugar Magnolia
Catches fire - wow - headphone alert stellar Bobbie guitar work. Jerry and Keith catch his groove and land deep in the pocket.
4
Jack Straw
More country tones and bendy bends...
4
Loser
Bobby shines all over this premo cut.
4
Johnny B. Goode
Can't believe this isn't up yet!
8
Bertha
The jam in this take blazes hotter than most any other - Jer throws an Eww! in there for good measure.
3
Playin' In The Band
Buzzy tightness with some lit fuse jamming.
2
Drums
Billy is so fucking good. Jazz, rock, blues, r&b, he does it all. Here he is playing a wild yet tight drum solo that goes into a cosmic O1
4
Beat it on Down The Line
Searing version - groovy false start, then Garcia soars like an acrobat. Plug in!
1
El Paso
Jerry plays the sweetest runs continually thru the entire song.
4
Sugaree
Bob Weir On Rhythm Guitar Folks...
2
Big Railroad Blues
Tight BRB just comin' straight at ya right across the center of the plate. .....
1
Casey Jones
On the wrong track and heady for you
2
Me and Bobby McGee
The "on the road" sweaty dust of the west is oh so perfectly expressed on this take - '71 perfection.
2
One More Saturday Night
Phil busting on lead bass guitar - exactly how you want to hear this song played.